Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has partially discussed this issue. My question is related to the link-up between the demands in the health services and higher education, higher educational professionals and the training that is necessary. As a former Minister for Health, the Minister will understand the enormous gaps that exist. Money is being wasted in places such as Achill Island, where, as the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, can verify, we have paid nearly €1 million on locum GPs because we do not have the GPs in place to serve the whole area. It is not only about the waste, it is also about the missed opportunities and the risks to people's lives.

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