HSE repeats pay cuts warning to consultants

The HSE has repeated its warning that consultants who refuse to take part in work condition negotiations could face unilateral pay cuts.

Barry O’Brien, HSE director of human resources, made the claim as he entered yesterday’s Labour Court meeting between the group and leading doctors’ representatives.

The meeting was organised to formalise plans to increase consultant work and on-call shifts from 23 to 26 per 28 days; change mental health second opinion payments; and clarify historic rest days owed to doctors from previous years.