Statement from Vhi

30th March 2021 - The Board of Vhi learned this morning that John O’Dwyer, CEO, received a vaccination at the Beacon Hospital. The Board is aware, and with Mr O ’Dwyer’s consent, can now disclose that he has been a patient of the Beacon Hospital and St James’s Hospital for oesophageal cancer. The Board is commencing an investigation to establish the facts. While the investigation is ongoing John O’Dwyer has offered to step aside as CEO and the Board has agreed to this. Declan Moran has been appointed Acting CEO.

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30-Mar-2021