Dr. Allan Goldman:

I thank the Deputy for the question. It is completely unacceptable for a trainee to be bullied as was the case in that report. Certainly, that would be totally unacceptable now. The Deputy is right to ask how we deal with that if the trainee is perceived to be in a vulnerable position. At the induction of all the trainees when they start, I speak about culture and respect and about them treating everybody and being treated with respect. If that is not the case, I ask them to please speak up either along their line or to myself. Then, as Ms Nugent said-----