Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants who have agreed to renounce their right to treat private patients in 20 per cent of the public beds in relation to her proposed co-located hospitals sites; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12020/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Under the existing Common Contract, Consultants holding Category 1 contracts would not be entitled to practice in co-located private hospitals. However, as part of the ongoing discussions in relation to a new Common Contract, management has tabled proposals which would allow existing Category 1 Consultants and newly appointed Consultants to practise in co-located private hospitals in the context of changed work practices and new arrangements to manage public and private work.