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Agency staffing cost soars
By Gary Culliton. The cost of medical locums to the HSE in 2011 will be “far in excess of what was spent last year”, the HSE’s National Director of Human Resources Seán McGrath has told the Dáil Public...
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Cost of name change for Limerick is ‘not available’
By Lloyd Mudiwa. The HSE has said information is not available on the cost of the proposed name change at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital (MWRH), Dooradoyle — also known as Limerick Regional Hospital...
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GPs asked for study input
By Aoife Connors. The ICGP is calling on GPs across the country to participate in a multi-country study evaluating quality, costs and equity in primary care. The College is co-ordinating the Irish arm...
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HSE seeking major rent reductions via leases
By Lloyd Mudiwa. It is now the HSE’s policy not to renew current leases for office accommodation when they expire, Irish Medical Times reports. Lease renewals were now only being considered in cases...
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HSE Service Plan: Most ‘challenging year’ is ahead — CEO
By Dara Gantly. HSE CEO Cathal Magee has warned patients and healthcare professionals that with a €750 million reduction in costs required for 2012, this will be “a very challenging year” for the...
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HSE reports balanced 2011 Vote
By Lloyd Mudiwa. The HSE is reporting a balanced vote at year-end to December 30, having received a Supplementary Estimate in December of €148 million. The Supplementary Vote included €58 million due...
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PCC leases to cost €9m
By Gary Culliton. The HSE paid out €6.19 million in respect of leasing arrangements for 24 operational Primary Care Centres (PCC) last year, new figures reveal. These are located in Letterkenny,...
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Cost of Department of Health sick leave is disclosed
By Gary Culliton. Two Higher Executive Officers at the Department of Health in Hawkins House were in receipt of full salary while unable to attend work for at least three of the past 12 months, at a...
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Cost of GP parking soars
By Gary Culliton. A staggering 4,900 per cent rise in the cost of parking is set to cause difficulties for doctors in Bray, Irish Medical Times reports. The special parking permit for medical...
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Costs one-third higher for pregnant women with GDM
Photo by Voisin/Phanie / Rex Features By Dara Gantly. A new study from NUI Galway has shown maternity care costs for pregnant women with gestational diabetes are 34 per cent higher than average....
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