Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Update on Sláintecare Reforms

Mr. Robert Watt:

We are very happy it is going the right direction. The contract is excellent and I think that is seen. Certainly, the people we all talk to who are looking at the contract see that it is not perfect, as no contract is. Of course, there are issues and significant discussions and debates between us and the representative bodies over a long period. However, it is a good, positive contract for people who want to have a career as public health consultants, or consultants in our public system, rather. We are very confident we will see it. The impact - Ms Hoey can touch on this as well – it will have in terms of the new roster and working arrangements, regarding working at particular times when we need people there-----

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