HSE spend on agency workers surges by over €100m

"We know that agency staffing comes at a significant premium, of up to 20%," said Sinn Féin’s health spokesman, David Cullinane. "This is a complete waste of taxpayers' money."
'At times, the HSE has been unable to fill a vacancy, even via agencies,' said Sarah Anderson, general manager at the HSE.

'At times, the HSE has been unable to fill a vacancy, even via agencies,' said Sarah Anderson, general manager at the HSE.

Sun, 03 May, 2026 - 18:00
Louise Burne

The amount of money the HSE spent on agency staff increased by over €100m last year.

New data provided to Sinn Féin’s health spokesman, David Cullinane, shows that €903.4m was spent on agency staff wages in 2025.

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