HSE Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Questions (99)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

99. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if the increment that was paid to staff nurses who took on additional responsibilities and moved to the position of senior staff nurse which was discontinued in 2009 will be reinstated; if the change in the allowance was covered by the Croke Park agreement; the number that were affected; the savings that have been made; if he has had discussions with the relevant union on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54731/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the moratorium on staff recruitment and promotions in place since 2009, appointments to the post of Senior Staff Nurse, which had been granted after 20 years service, have been withheld since November 2009, on the basis that such appointments constitute promotion. The position has been explained to the relevant unions. This matter does not come within the scope of the Public Service Agreement. I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the number of nurses not promoted and the savings that have been made since such promotions ceased.