Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Questions (1021)

Ann Phelan

Question:

1021. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify when it is expected that the Health Service Executive staff who have been working in an acting capacity, will transition into full post, as stipulated as part of the Haddington Road agreement, which was meant to take place in October 2013 with full back payment from July 2013, there are 12 positions that fit this criteria in Kilkenny alone; if he will confirm when this transition is due to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13105/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Haddington Road Agreement makes provision for the regularisation of long-term acting positions. I understand that this regularisation process is currently in progress and have referred the question to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 1022 answered with Question No. 1011.