asked the Minister for Health the terms of appointment and salaries of (a) the most recently appointed county surgeons and (b) the most recently appointed surgeons to regional hospitals.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Surgeons' Remuneration.
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In view of the length of the reply, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the reply:
The terms of appointment and salaries which applied to the most recent county surgeon appointment, made in November, 1965, to Offaly County Council, and to the most recent surgeon appointment to a regional hospital, made in January, 1970, in Galway Regional Hospital, were as follows:
OFFICE OF COUNTY DURGEON UNDER THE OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL.
Particulars of Office:
1. The officer appointed will hold office under Part II of the Local Government Act, 1941, as amended by Part III of the Local Government Act, 1946, and Part II of the Local Government Act, 1955, and any Regulations made thereunder applicable to the office.
2. The office is permanent, pensionable and wholetime save that the officer:—
(a) may be allowed the use of not more than four beds in the County Hospital, Tullamore, for the treatment of his private patients, subject to such conditions as may be determined from time to time by the health authority with the consent of the Minister;
(b) may act as consultant in a private capacity to other medical practitioners to such extent as, in the opinion of the Offaly County Council, will not interfere with the efficient performance of his official duties but such private consultant practice may not be conducted in a local authority institution.
3. Remuneration: The salary for the office is £1,905 per annum, inclusive (see note).
4. The person appointed to the office will be required to contribute 5 per cent of his annual remuneration to the health authority as a superannuation contribution unless at the time of his appointment, he is a pensionable officer of a local authority who is not required to contribute towards superannuation under the terms of a prior appointment.
5. The person appointed will be paid travelling expenses at the approved rates for any travelling necessarily performed in the discharge of his official duties.
6. The attention of candidates is directed to the provisions of section 26 (4) of the Health Act, 1953, which relate to the taking of fees for the treatment of persons in health authority institutions.
7. If a person who is not already a permanent officer of a local authority is appointed, the provisions of Article 32 (2) of the Local Government (Officers) Regulations, 1943, which relate to a probationary period, will apply.
8. The person appointed will, on reaching the age of 65 years, cease to hold office.
Note: current salary is £3,475 per annum.
OFFICE OF SURGEON (WHOLETIME), GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL.
Particulars of Office:
1. The officer will hold office under Part II of the Local Government Act, 1941, as amended by Part III of the Local Government Act, 1946, and Part II of the Local Government Act, 1955, and any Regulations made thereunder applicable to the office.
2. The office is permanent, pensionable and wholetime save that the officer:—
(i) (a) may be allowed the use, at any one time of not more than four beds in the Regional Hospital, Galway, for the treatment of private patients, subject to such conditions as may be determined from time to time by the health authority with the consent of the Minister;
(b) may act as consultant in a private capacity to other medical practitioners to such extent as, in the opinion of the Galway County Council, will not interfere with the efficient performance of his official duties but such private consultant practice may not be conducted in a local authority institution.
(ii) may, if offered a teaching appointment in his speciality by the Governing Body of the University College, Galway, undertake the duties of such appointment, subject to the limitation specified in number 15 of the duties for the office.
3. Remuneration: £3,432 per annum (see note).
If the person appointed to the office accepts a University appointment for which he receives payment from the University Authorities, the salary specified above may be reduced by such amount as the Minister may determine.
4. The person appointed to the office will be required to contribute 5 per cent of his annual remuneration to the health authority as a superannuation contribution unless at the time of his appointment, he is a pensionable officer of a local authority who is not required to contribute towards superannuation under the terms of a prior appointment.
5. The person appointed will be paid travelling expenses at the approved rates for any travelling necessarily performed in the discharge of his official duties, subject to the provisions of the Local Government (Officers) Regulations, 1943.
6. The attention of candidates is directed to the provisions of Section 26 (4) of the Health Act, 1953, which relate to the taking of fees for the treatment of persons in health authority institutions.
7. If a person who is not already a permanent officer of a local authority is appointed, the provisions of Article 32 (2) of the Local Government (Officers) Regulations, 1943, which relate to a probationary period, will apply.
8. The person appointed will, on reaching the age of 65 years, cease to hold office.
Note: Current salary is £3,870 per annum.