Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Sláintecare Implementation: Discussion

Photo of Frances BlackFrances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Further to Deputy Kenny's question, the committee has heard from NCHDs. One of the push factors causing them to leave and consider strike action is that they are being treated poorly by their employers. They are struggling to get paid overtime for the hours they work and they report unpleasant experiences with administrators. Will regionalisation produce a better employment relationship for these doctors? How will that play out?

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