Vol. 512 No. 7
49 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason an increase is not being paid by the Eastern Health Board to counsellors of an organisation (details supplied) in spite of a Labour Court recommendation of 14 April 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27063/99]
Aiobhneas women's refuge is a voluntary organisation in receipt of a contribution from the Eastern Health Board towards its costs. It is an autonomous body independent of the board in relation to its day to day operation. Its employees are not employees of the board and their pay, terms and conditions of employment are not controlled by the board. Consequently this is a matter for the management of the refuge as the direct employer and I have no function in the matter.
However, I have been informed by the Eastern Health Board that they have accepted the terms of the Labour Court recommendation and the matter has now been resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned.
