Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues: Discussion

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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It is not a case of liking it or not liking it. I am entirely neutral on what representative body a doctor decides to join. I represent people, as does Senator Burke. My job is to deliver a reform agenda for the health service, and consultants are crucial to this with regard to paying them a decent wage, addressing issues of pay parity, and engaging on the reform agenda. There should be no confusion on this matter because it is quite straightforward. We engage-----