Martin Browne
Question:1411. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the issue of pay parity among CDNT service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13331/23]
View answerTuesday, 21 March 2023
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Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the key role that Section 39 organisations and staff play in providing services to people with disabilities and older people. A process of engagement to examine the pay of workers in Community and Voluntary organisations was committed to by the Government in October 2022. While the Government has committed to a process, it is worth noting that Section 39 organisations are privately owned and run, and the terms and conditions of employment of staff in these organisations are ultimately between the employer and the employee.
The Department notes that this is a cross-sectoral issue and cannot be taken in isolation.
Any matters relating specifically to the organisations highlighted by the Deputy would need to be addressed by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.