Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 32681-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the total estimated additional annual cost to the Exchequer arising from the use of agency staff. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: May 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 32681-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the total estimated additional annual cost to the Exchequer arising from the use of agency staff, based on the HSE's stated average premium of 30%, and the total agency spend for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026.
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