Hospital Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Ceisteanna (1396)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

1396. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost of hiring one additional new entrant consultant on a type B contract; the additional cost assuming full pay restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought as soon as possible. The top of the pay scale for a 'New Entrant' Type B Consultant is 180,369. The top of the scale for a 'pre 2012' Type B Consultant is 210,081.