The HSE is to investigate reports that over 2 million euro in secret top-ups were made to staff members at St John of God mental health services.

It is understood the money was paid to senior executives in lump sums three year, ago despite strict caps on payments to charity staff.

A HSE spokesperson has said that a full review will be conducted.

The concerns over St John of God follow reports of financial irregularities at the suicide prevention charity Console which the Health Minister Simon Harris will discuss with the HSE today.

Sinn Fein's Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald says the Government needs to act fast: