Dr. Donal de Buitléir:

One hospital manager gave evidence to us. As long as they fulfil their public commitments, what they do in their spare time, whether they play golf or do something - teachers do grinds - was not something we were concerned about. What we are concerned about, and what is going to be critical in this, is the negotiation of a new contract with flexible rostering - a proper consultant contract that would apply to most public servants, that they fulfil the requirements of the job on a full-time basis. That is really where we are.