The HSE has confirmed some doctors are being asked to work 24-hour shifts during the coronavirus pandemic.
It says the practice pre-dates COVID, but that some hospitals may have expanded working hours to deal with current requirements.
The executive says rosters may involve a doctor being on-call for 24 hours, and that it should be designed in line with EU regulations.
The European Working Time Directive states every worker should get a minimum of 11 hours rest in a 24 hour period.
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