Q&A - Pay cuts may lead to legal action

Q. What is the consultants/HSE row all about?

A. As ever with health service disputes, it depends on your point of view. Consultants say it is about “patient safety” while the HSE says it is about getting the best deal possible for the taxpayer.

But what is clear is that a serious and potentially costly row is fast approaching, which could ultimately end up in legal action.