Fianna Fáil to make top docs work seven day-weeks

Fianna Fáil will block doctors from performing all but the most pressing private work in public hospitals, force “senior clinicians” and GPs to work seven-day weeks, and pump €600m more into primary care if elected to the next government.

The moves are outlined in a raft of proposals put forward in the party’s long-delayed health policy plan, which is due to be formally launched next week.

A draft version of the 47-page document, seen by the Irish Examiner, has flagged a series of measures the party believes can convince people to vote Fianna Fáil while also reforming the health service.