Consultants to receive up to €252k in new deal

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly: The contract is regarded as a critical element in the delivery of universal healthcare. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A new public-only consultant contract to be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday will see senior doctors paid between €209,915 and €252,150 a year and have them work Saturdays for the first time.

The Irish Examiner can reveal that negotiations between the Government and representatives of consultant doctors have successfully concluded and the Cabinet will give its consent to proceed with the deal.