Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the average number of hours worked by junior hospital doctors in the major hospitals throughout the country at present; whether this is in line with standards acceptable and available elsewhere throughout the world; whether it is possible for persons working such long hours to be capable of giving of their best in life-threatening situations; the proposals, if any, he has to address the problem of excessively long working hours in this area in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.