Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 October 2003

National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements.

 

Currently, junior doctors are working unsafe hours. The Hanly report recommends tiered on-call for junior doctors, cross-cover, multi-disciplinary teams and a consultant provided service. We now operate at a ratio of one consultant for every 2.3 junior doctors, which is not acceptable. Anyone who had children in medicine would want the best possible training for them. We are seeking to double our consultant places from 1,700 to 3,600 during the next ten years, which is achievable.

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