The Taoiseach has said there has to be greater transparency around the planned academic role for outgoing Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan at Trinity College. 

Micheál Martin has asked for a comprehensive report from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly by Monday. 

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Political Editor with Independent Newspapers Philip Ryan...

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