PQ 507
507. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any independent evaluation, review or cost-benefit assessment has been conducted by her Department or the HSE to determine whether the Public Only Consultant Contract introduced in March 2023 has delivered increased consultant presence in emergency departments, medical assessment units and inpatient wards during evening, weekend or public-holiday periods; and if she will provide details of any such evaluation, including the date conducted and the findings. [21294/26]
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507. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any independent evaluation, review or cost-benefit assessment has been conducted by her Department or the HSE to determine whether the Public Only Consultant Contract introduced in March 2023 has delivered increased consultant presence in emergency departments, medical assessment units and inpatient wards during evening, weekend or public-holiday periods; and if she will provide details of any such evaluation, including the date conducted and the findings. [21294/26]
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