Kevin Figgis
Kevin Figgis is a health division organiser for Siptu, a prominent trade union in Ireland. He has been vocal about the negative impacts of outsourcing in the healthcare sector, particularly emphasizing how it undermines both worker rights and patient care. Figgis argues that the shift to private contractors prioritizes profits over health outcomes, leading to reduced pay and job security for workers, which ultimately affects the quality of service provided to patients.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
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Ireland:
Kevin Figgis stated that outsourcing healthcare services devalues workers and undermines patient care.
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