Dr. Colm Henry:

One of the issues brought up was pay disparity, but there are other reasons for the problems in recruiting in model 3 hospitals, not least the size of some departments, especially for single-handed specialists, and also the complexity of the work. Trainees now want to work in bigger centres dealing with cancer or more specialised work, for example, in cardiology with primary PCI. We see a gravitation of trainees coming out who want to work in bigger centres. I do not believe it is just an issue of pay.