Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Minister why it is the case that almost two thirds of medical and dental staff employed by the HSE are not on permanent contracts but are instead on temporary or special purpose contracts. It seems to be an extraordinarily high figure that presumably speaks to the erosion of terms and conditions and the widespread use of agency staff in the health service right across the public service. What impact does that have on patient care?

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