Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1829. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health regarding the upcoming industrial strike that will be carried out by a union (details supplied) representing the allied health professionals working within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38789/23]
View answerFirstly, I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of all current Health and Social Care students who are engaging, and will engage, in clinical placements under the direction of committed Health and Social Care Professionals around the country. These students are the Health and Social Care Professionals of the future and their 1000 hours of clinical placement are of great significance in preparing them for a career after their course ends.
I can confirm that following a number of engagements at the Workplace Relations Commission over the past number of days, the industrial action planned for commencement on 11 September 2023 has been suspended, and, as such, any student placements planned from this date should not be affected. The HSE will continue to engage with Fórsa in relation to the industrial relations matters in question to ensure that the issues can be resolved and that industrial peace is maintained.
