Health Minister writes to hospitals deemed to be 'poor performers'
Some hospitals are under-performing on productivity despite consultants holding new €300,000-a-year contracts, prompting letters of concern from the Health Minister.
Hospital consultants signing up to Slaintecare public-only contracts can get 500,000 pension boost
Removal of private practice from public hospitals and Sláintecare consultant contracts are increasing health insurance premiums due to higher consultant pay and pensions.