Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Both Mr. Watt and Mr. McCallion mentioned the public-only consultant contracts. It is positive that 51% has been reached. Is it fair to say that those consultants who are closest to retirement may be less likely to move to a new contract? Has the low-hanging fruit been reached? Will the next 10% or 20% be more difficult to achieve? Mr. McCallion also mentioned weekend work and putting additional emphasis on supporting urgent and emergency care at weekends as part of these contracts. Where are we with that? Are certain hospitals employing that change? What is the plan to roll that out?