Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Fees and allowances are paid to a range of health professionals, including general practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians who hold contracts with the HSE, persons providing smear taking services as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme and consultant psychiatrists and other personnel who participate in the Mental Health Tribunal process.

It is estimated that a 25% reduction in the current fees and allowances payable to the above health professionals would result in a saving of approximately €217 million.