Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

There is no shortage of money for the overall health budget, which is good. As we have seen, however, we can have all the money that we want but it is extremely important that we recruit and retain staff. Deputy Cathal Crowe alluded to the introduction of additional payments and premia for specialist healthcare staff. If there was additional pay, nursing and other front-line staff could stay in the State and remain in healthcare settings. Will the Minister give serious consideration to providing additional payments over the next two years while he is at the helm of the Department, particularly in view of the cost-of-living and housing crises?