Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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373. To ask the Minister for Health when he will appoint an independent chairperson for the stalled medical consultant contract negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is committed to introducing the Sláintecare Consultant Contract to hospital consultants in our health service as soon as possible. The Contract is currently the subject of engagement with the representative bodies. The previous chair was appointed to the High Court. The appointment of a replacement for the previous Chair and resumption of engagement are currently being given consideration by Government.