At a glance
The chief minister called for an independent review of the government's handling of an employment tribunal
A report is to be brought back to Tynwald in September
The Department of Health and Social Care will not lodge an appeal against the 3m pay out
Former Health Minister David Ashford apologised in Tynwald to Rosalind Ranson
Alex Wotton
BBC Isle of Man
Tynwald has appointed a select committee to review the government's handling of an employment tribunal involving a top medic.
Whistleblower Rosalind Ranson was awarded a record 3m for unfair dismissal earlier this month.
The chief minister called for the review after the tribunal findings criticised the health department's conduct.
Alfred Cannan said the issues raised were of "significant public concern".
MHKs Daphne Caine, Sarah Maltby and Stu Peters were voted to make up the select committee.
Mr Cannan said the ruling had made for "uncomfortable reading" and the tribunal's decision had "brought to light some very concerning, detrimental behaviour".
The report from an independent review should be laid before September's Tynwald sitting, he added.
Health Minister Lawrie Hooper offered a "sincere apology" to Dr Ranson on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The department "fully accepts the liability decision", and would not be lodging an appeal, he added.
'Political accountability'
Former health minister David Ashford also apologised to Dr Ranson.
Mr Ashford resigned from the...
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