Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the allowance being paid to general practitioner trainees for out of work hours in lieu of overtime who, unlike other non consultant hospital doctors are paid a flat rate salary and this allowance; the reason there is a delay in the payment of this allowance even though it has been confirmed that it is being maintained; if he will expedite the payment of this allowance to those who are entitled to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48323/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Government has decided that, following the review of public sector allowances by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, certain allowances are approved for new beneficiaries but subject to review and/or modification. This includes the GP training allowance. The HSE has been advised that sanction for the payment has been restored.

Proposals for the review and/or modification of the GP training allowance will be the subject of engagement with staff representatives. The Health Service Executive has informed health sector unions of the outcome of the review.