Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
161. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will address the issues in relation to a representative organisation (details supplied) that is seeking pay parity with similar workers in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31316/22]
View answerI acknowledge the valuable role medical scientists play in our health system and their claim for pay parity with clinical biochemists.
Following strike action on May 18th and 24th, Health Management and the MLSA attended an exploratory engagement at the Labour Court on 25 May, for the Court to establish whether or how it might assist the parties in finding a resolution to the matters in dispute.
Following the engagement at the Labour Court, the parties agreed to reconvene at the WRC for a final engagement process. This process took place over a three-week period. Parties agreed that any outstanding issues which couldn’t be resolved through the WRC process would be referred to the Labour Court for a final recommendation. During these talks, an agreement was reached on a process to assess this long-standing claim.
It is positive that the MLSA have lifted their strike action and that parties have reached agreement on a process to assess the claim.
