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

I appreciate that it is difficult to manage. Are there other strategies in place for workforce planning to cover maternity care? It is unattractive for someone returning to work to face long lists and so on because no cover has been provided in her absence. Taking somebody back on a part-time basis is better than not having them back at all, especially when the staff in question are experienced.