St John of God chief executive John Pepper has stepped down from his role after 30 years of service. It is understood that Mr Pepper had not returned to duty since taking sick leave from the Catholic health group in late 2016, and left the organisation in November. The HSE audit said Mr Pepper was paid a salary “very significantly in excess of the approved rate”. A spokesman for the order confirmed Mr Pepper had left his role late last year but declined to comment on any severance arrangement. It is believed Mr Pepper would have had up to two years remaining in his role.

Source: The Irish Times January 19, 2018 21:22 UTC