The Taoiseach’s denied opposition claims the HSE Chief Executive’s being “pushed out” of his job.

Cathal Magee’s resigning as the Government implements sweeping changes to the management of the health system.

Enda Kenny’s insisting a new regime of directorates will bring clarity and accountability for the spend of public money.

But he rejected claims from Micheál Martin that the Minister is volatile and that senior HSE people are leaving because of James Reilly’s behaviour: