Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the use of facilities, we are talking about putting in two new theatres in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. Obviously, the important thing is to ensure that they are used effectively. In other words, that they are used all the time. That applies across the respect of country. Is there a process for dealing with waiting lists? I understand fully that there are staff pressures. Could day cases be done on Saturdays? Is that feasible? I also understand that you must care for the teams because there is no point in wearing people out completely. You lose staff as a result of doing so.