Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
754. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant positions in hospitals filled through agency consultants appointments in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55325/13]
View answer755. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the amount spent in each year on agency consultant appointments, broken down by wages and agency fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55326/13]
View answer756. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if analysis has been conducted on the cost differential between the amount spent on agency consultants and costs of direct employment of consultant doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55327/13]
View answer757. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the number of unfilled consultant posts that are currently being filled by agency consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55328/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 754 to 757, inclusive, together.
As the questions raised by the Deputy relate to service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
