asked the Minister for Health if he will state the number of consultant doctors employed in the public health service who also have contracts in private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers - Consultant Doctors.
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The total number of consultants employed in the public health service is 1,020. The number of these consultants who also have contracts in private hospitals is not available.
A consultant employed in a public hospital may engage in providing a service to a private hospital subject to the condition that such work does not restrict the fulfilment of his obligations under his public hospital contract which requires him to work a specific number of hours as stipulated in his contract.