Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I have concerns about this. Recently I had meetings with the IMO and final year medical students, half of whom had placements and the other half who were concerned as they did not. Since then, I have met with Professor Drumm and the HSE to make this a priority. With the increased number of medical graduates and the new medical school in Limerick, there will be issues around the accreditation of training. The Department is in discussions with the HSE on this matter. Cost implications must also be considered.