Debate contribution: Industrial Action by Doctors

Debate contribution by Mr Danny Donnelly on .

MLA
Mr Danny Donnelly
Party at the time
Alliance Party
Date
22 June 2026
Type
Debate contribution
Business
Question for Urgent Oral Answer
Heading
Industrial Action by Doctors
Assembly identifier
Official Report component 5638394

Text

The Minister mentioned the need to reform the health service. In light of the recent startling figures that show that half a billion pounds was spent on locums over the past three years, does he agree that investment in attracting permanent doctors may be a more prudent use of Department of Health resource?

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