Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Brassil. One of the key questions concerns the witnesses' recommendations with regard to recruitment and retention of staff. What should this committee recommend to the Government to try to get over that significant barrier and to make it more attractive? In a general sense, how many patients per day, week or month would a psychiatrist see across the different disciplines? Are there targets and, if so, are they met? How is that particular issue dealt with? Regarding college places, is there an issue with college courses and placements? Should a body of work be done in that respect? Are we turning out enough graduates to fill the gaps? Is sick leave also an issue that needs to be addressed within the system?