Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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157. To ask the Minister for Health the number and detail of the varying kinds of hospital consultant doctor contracts currently in vogue; if there are changes that are envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9518/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Over 70% of consultants in the public health service hold contracts that allow them engage in private practice, subject to specified limits, in addition to meeting a public commitment.

I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the number and detail of the types of consultant contracts within the HSE. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.