David Cullinane
Question:1773. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of 100 new consultant posts on new Sláintecare public-only contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
1773. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of 100 new consultant posts on new Sláintecare public-only contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/21]
View answerThe Government has confirmed that consultants taking up the Sláintecare public-only contract will be appointed to the pre-1 October 2012 Type A salary scales, as recommended by the Independent Review Group. The estimated cost of 100 new consultant posts is €26 million, including employers PRSI, 'on-call' payments, etc.