The Taoiseach has denied there was any political involvement in the decision of HSE boss Paul Reid to resign.
Mr Reid will step down in December saying he wants to spend more time with his family.
Tensions between Paul Reid and Health Minister Wicklow TD Stephen Donnelly have played out publicly over the planned reconfiguration of the emergency department at Navan Hospital.
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