Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1668. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if he intends increasing or providing new rural allowances or other financial incentives for medical professionals to take up posts in rural areas in view of the difficulty in getting medical professionals to locate to rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2070/23]
View answerThis proposal is not currently under consideration. There are a range of factors, beyond financial incentives, that can make certain locations more or less attractive than others.
The HSE is focused on making all posts as attractive as possible. In the past number of years it has been developing its ability to attract and retain essential talent to meet the needs of our health service now and in the future. Actions have included increases in the number of permanent contracts offered, more flexible contracts, support services, development of training opportunities, career pathways and offering competitive international relocation packages.
