On Air Night Flight | Midnight - 5:00am

Gov't owes Dr Ranson 'a great apology'

Former Health Minister endorses government's apology, but declines to apologise personally

The former health minister says Dr Rosalind Ranson deserves 'a great apology' from the Isle of Man Government, but has declined to apologise himself.

Douglas North MHK David Ashford was in charge of the Department of Health and Social Care when the former medical director was unfairly dismissed for whisteblowing.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan and current Health Minister Lawrie Hooper have both issued apologies to Dr Ranson since she was awarded £3.2m in compensation earlier this month.

Mr Ashford hopes those responsible reflect on their actions:

More from Isle of Man News