Mary Lou McDonald
Question:247. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the annual saving to the Exchequer if current public hospital consultants pay was capped at €150,000. [47018/12]
View answerThursday, 25 October 2012
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It is not possible to calculate a precise figure in this regard, as the Deputy has not specified what salary scale or other contractual remuneration arrangements she has in mind. Under the existing contracts, the total cost in 2012 of consultant remuneration, including payment for additional attendance and allowances for extra responsibilities but excluding employers' PRSI, will be approximately €476m. If all consultants (who number approximately 2,570) were subject to an absolute cap on public earnings of €150,000, the total cost would amount to approximately €386m.