Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Drinan for her opening statement. The deputation is very welcome. Ms Drinan described how different types of work are required to be done. There are mandatory audits and this work is constitutionally provided for. That is not where we will see the staff shortages showing up if they exist. We will see staff shortages showing up where there is opportunity cost. I presume that is where there is a degree of discretion. What does not get done as a consequence of staff shortages? Is the number significant?