HSE seeks to solve overtime crisis

THE HSE wants to recruit more junior doctors from abroad than the number of posts it needs to fill as part of plans to cut spiralling costs for existing staff.

Health service officials have confirmed the overflow move involving doctors from India and Pakistan is taking place to ensure reductions in overtime and agency staff expenditure are made.

It is also expected the plan will lead to current junior doctors hours being reduced towards European Working Time Directives (EWTD).