Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

It is very difficult to get a handle on what exactly is happening and what steps can be taken to address this very significant problem. We are not going to be able to provide services unless we have staff available. Action obviously needs to be taken at Government level in that regard. I ask Professor Ó Laoide to provide us with details of the auditing done to date and the available data on staff shortages across different disciplines.

I also want to ask about delays in progress towards ensuring that cancer surgery only takes place in centres of excellence. What is the position in that regard?