IMO call for end to two tier pay system

The two-tier pay system which sees hospital consultants hired since October 2012 paid 30% less than longer-serving colleagues will be a major focus of attention at the AGM of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) which gets underway in Co Kerry today.

Incoming IMO president Dr Patrick McGarry said the pay disparity was directly contributing to a shortage of consultants - there are currently almost 500 vacancies across the country - as well as contributing to delays in patient treatment.