Lisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to the health (amendment) Bill. We read reports last night to the effect that the HSE has withdrawn its High Court appeal of an Employment Appeals Tribunal decision to give a pay rise to two consultants based on historical contracts. To put it mildly, this presents a potentially serious strain on public finances. I am keen to know the reason for the withdrawal. Can the Minister confirm what this Employment Appeals Tribunal decision will cost the State? How are we going to pay it?

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