In line with section 57(2) of the Health Act 2004, the functions of Comhairle na nOspidéal, as specified in section 41(1)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Health Act 1970, were transferred to the HSE on 1^st January, 2005.

The attached Consultant Staffing Statistics Reports are prepared by the Consultants Appointments Unit of the Health Service Executive based on information collected and collated from HSE and publicly funded hospitals and services .

The compilation of the consultant statistics is an on-going process which involves regular up-dating and refinement of data. The overall objective is to provide, as far as possible, a comprehensive and accurate reflection of the consultant establishment.

All the statistical information refers to public sector consultant posts only.

Population figures are based on estimates HSE figures from population health.

Read or Download the Reports at the pdf links above right.

Explanatory Notes :

Consultant Establishment is defined the overall total complement of approved posts.

DML – HSE Dublin Mid Leinster

DNE – HSE Dublin North East

South – HSE South

West – HSE West

Retirement profile is based on consultants retiring at the age of 65.