Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein)
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I watched Dr. McGann's presentation from my office and thought I would come down in person. It is such an important issue so I thank Dr. McGann for the presentation and for this document. It has many really though-provoking commentary and recommendations. I will focus on recruitment and retention. I should explain by way of background that I am a proud trade union member and someone who campaigned for years to organise workers across the care sector. I did so because there is a significant issue regarding terms and conditions for those workers. Would the witnesses acknowledge that the pay rates in the sector simply are not good enough when it comes to recruiting people?