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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the witnesses for attending. Ms Clyne paints a bleak picture. One thing that struck me in Ms Clyne's statement was that people feel pressurised into working extra shifts they are not rostered for when they have already maxed out their time commitment. That leads to the assumption there could be patient safety issues. Are the witnesses aware of any examples where, as a result of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I would assume that, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: It is fair to say there have been issues where patient safety has been compromised as a result of this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: Sadly, it is possible that people have lost their lives as a result of-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: Sure. While we are talking about the HSE, Ms Clyne mentioned the recruitment embargo in her opening statement. It is very concerning that the HSE gave the IMO a commitment literally the day before the recruitment embargo was put in place. Will Ms Clyne speak a little bit more to the timeline and exactly what happened because that is a total breach of trust? It is very worrying.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: When was the last time the IMO met the Minister?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I know that but surely Ms Clyne has a view on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: It is because the reconfiguration happened and the capacity was not put in place. That is history. What I want to know is the IMO's view on what can and should be done to resolve it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: Before he does, is it the view of the IMO that capacity should be built on the campus of UHL rather than opening additional emergency departments in Ennis, Nenagh or anywhere else?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: With respect, I think the IMO should have a view on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: It is a very serious situation if the IMO does not have a view on how to build emergency capacity in the mid-west.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: There is a HIQA review into emergency capacity in the region taking place at the moment. I am not sure whether the terms of reference will allow the IMO to make a submission but, as somebody who represents the mid-west, I am curious as to the organisation's view on what should be done regarding emergency capacity at UHL.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I can tell you the reason for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: My time is up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I am conscious of time and I want to talk to Ms Clyne about UHL. Why is the take-up of the new consultant contract lower in UHL than in any other region in the country? Is there a reason for that?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Waterways Issues (21 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time in the Seanad this morning. We know he is busy and we appreciate it. We wait now for Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, for our next two Commencement matters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (21 May 2024)

Martin Conway: Before I bring Senator Seery Kearney back in, I welcome sixth class from Ballinalee National School in County Longford. They had a great win last night in the minors. I offer them huge congratulations. I particularly welcome Brendan Carrigy, the son of our colleague and friend, Senator Micheál Carrigy. Brendan is in sixth class. I hope they have a wonderful trip to Leinster House...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (21 May 2024)

Martin Conway: This is an extremely important issue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (21 May 2024)

Martin Conway: Before our guests in the Gallery leave, I forgot a very important issue. One of the few powers the Cathaoirleach to the Seanad has is to decree that the children have no homework for the rest of the week.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (21 May 2024)

Martin Conway: I say this as Chair and I am sure Senator Cummins will agree with me. It is refreshing for a Minister to come in and not stand over a reply that is clearly not what the Minister or the Senator finds desirable. It is always very refreshing when that happens.