Alan Kelly
Ceist:1193. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if the two tier contract for hospital consultants will cease in 2020. [20092/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 July 2020
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At present 'new entrant' consultants recruited since 1 October 2012 are on lower pay scales than those recruited prior to that date.
The Programme for Government provides for the finalisation of the new Sláintecare Consultant Contract and the introduction of related legislation to support 'public-only work' in public hospitals. The FEMPI Acts currently prohibit pay increases for serving public servants and will require amendment to enable pay increases for serving consultants who move to the Slaintecare 'public only' Consultant Contract.
It is my intention to commence engagement with the representative bodies as a matter of priority. I had initial meetings with both on Tuesday. It is through this engagement that all matters relating to consultants terms, conditions and additional supports will be considered.