Public-only contract breaches 'beyond Rotunda' - Soc Dems (opens original article in a new tab)

Public-only contract breaches are reported beyond Rotunda Hospital, with HSE audit highlighting inadequate oversight and concerns over private work affecting public care.

• Deputy Cian O'Callaghan reported breaches of public-only consultant contracts beyond Rotunda Hospital.
• HSE audit found inadequate oversight of consultant rostering and private work in public hospitals.
• Consultants in Cork and Galway face pressure to perform private lab work, causing delays for public patients.