The Minister for Health has instructed the Rotunda Hospital to withdraw any permissions granted to consultants on public-only contracts who are engaged in private work within the facility. This directive follows concerns about compliance with contractual obligations.
Consultants at the Rotunda Hospital, who are employed under public-only contracts, have reportedly been allowed to conduct private work. The Health Minister has emphasised that such permissions are not in line with the intended terms of these contracts and must be immediately rescinded.
The move aims to ensure that public resources are utilised appropriately and that consultants adhere strictly to their contractual commitments. The Minister’s intervention underscores the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between public service roles and private practice within public hospitals.
There is an ongoing effort to uphold transparency and efficiency in the public health system, reinforcing the expectation that public consultants focus solely on their designated public duties.
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