Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

How does the concept of time and motion apply in those situations? Mr. McCallion will say that what we are discussing is different and it cannot be done on a time-and-motion model. In fact, a lot can be done using the concept of time and motion. The public health system is competing against the private sector, where there is no such thing as waiting. It is prearranged when patients enter the system. Steps one, two, three and so on happen quickly, which means patients are not on the list blocking somebody else from getting on it. The patient is moved on. How can we achieve that to the same extent in the public system?