Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 20: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if consultants who work in the hospitals planned for co-location will be allowed to work in both hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12024/07]

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 colocated 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 practice in colocated private hospitals with certain changes in work practices and the management of public and private commitments.