Health service jobs freeze blamed on drug refunds

A recruitment freeze imposed on the Health Service Executive to halt a potential €170m overspend was blamed today on demand for drug refunds.

Health service jobs freeze blamed on drug refunds
Wed, 05 Sep, 2007 - 11:43

A recruitment freeze imposed on the Health Service Executive to halt a potential €170m overspend was blamed today on demand for drug refunds.

A blanket ban has been introduced on promotions, pay rises, and agency staff for September as the Health Service Executive (HSE) tries to rein in costs and meet its budget for the year.

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