Financial Supports
There are currently three schemes in operation which provide financial support to NCHDs and consultants funded by the NDTP. The schemes are:
Training Support Scheme (TSS)
Additional Training Support Funding has been made available to NCHDs from July 2019 onwards. This scheme is in addition to existing financial supports such as the Clinical Course and Exam Refund Scheme and the Higher Specialist Training Fund. Funding is allocated based on Grade and the table below indicates the amount available under the TSS for each registration training year, July – July. Funding is available pro-rata for doctors employed on shorter contract durations.
| Grade |
Amount per Registration Year |
| Intern |
€750 |
| SHOs and Registrars |
€1250 |
| SPRs/GP Registrars/Psychiatry SRs on a training scheme |
€2000 |
A list of approved clinical courses, conferences and examinations that can be claimed for under the TSS are listed here.
Please see the NCHD Training Supports Scheme (TSS) Guidance Document for Employers & NCHDs here.
Further information on how to submit claims for refunds under this Scheme will be communicated to NCHDs over the coming weeks. An Information Sheet / User Guide will also be made available on this page. In the meantime, please see link to flyer which contains additional details regarding the Training Supports Funding Scheme
1. Clinical Course & Examination Refund Scheme for NCHDs
This scheme is open to all NCHDs. There is an approved list of clinical courses & examinations qualifying for this refund scheme contained in the guidance document. Commencing 8th July 2019 the full cost of an approved examination/course taken on or after this date is eligible to be refunded for the first sitting of the exam. An application form must be completed to apply for this refund.
2. Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees
This scheme is open to higher specialist trainees and 3rd/4th year GP trainees only. The funding available to each trainee is €500 per year of training and the fund rolls over if not claimed in a particular year.
The Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees (2017) guidance document contains a detailed explanation of the Scheme should be completed and submitted to the your Postgraduate Medical Training Body to claim your refund.
3. Consultant CME
This Scheme is open to Consultants employed in the public service. It allows Consultants claim a maximum of €3,000 pa towards courses and conference, reference materials and professional fees. Further information is available in the memo claiming travel costs the guidance document and the application form should be completed in full and returned to the relevant employer for processing.
