Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)

There will be a huge need for highly qualified medical scientists in Ireland. This is about how we organise the service and whether we continue to provide it all in house or whether we outsource it or combine the public and private sectors. Above all, we have to ensure quality in as efficient a way as possible. That is what will guide the response of the HSE and the Government in this area. I understand the discussions with staff representatives are leading to a fair agreement between both sides and I hope that can be the case.

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