Ministers are set to approve the appointment of a new deputy commissioner of An Garda Síochána following concerns over pension and tax issues that stalled the process. The new deputy commissioner will be responsible for “policing and security” within the organization, with the position remaining vacant since March due to fears about pension implications. The appointment comes with a salary of almost €200,000 per year, with tax concerns related to pension pots for gardaí having delayed the process, despite recent phased increases in the standard fund threshold.
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The Department of Health and Social Care has ranked NHS trusts in England for the first time, identifying top performers like Moorfields Eye Hospital and the bottom-ranked Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to use these rankings to address disparities in care and improve services, although some experts question their effectiveness in conveying hospital performance nuances. Want More Context? 🔎
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