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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Questions (1096)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

1096. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a process to link the pay rates of section 10, 39 and 56 workers with those on a section 38 contract [47282/23]

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There is no process being considered to link the pay rates of Section 10, Section 39 and Section 56 workers with those on a S38 contract. It is worth noting that Section 39 and Section 56 organisations and S10 are not public bodies, and the terms and conditions of employment for staff in these organisations are ultimately between the employer and the employee. Officials from Department of Health, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the HSE and Tusla attended a WRC process (16 October 2023) following similar engagements with trade unions representing section 39 and section 56 bodies over recent months. Following productive engagements at WRC, Industrial action that was due to commence on the 17th of October was averted.The process culminated in an offer being made to the trade unions. The Departments have committed to a significant increase of investment in the sector relating to pay amounting to an 8% increase, phased as:3% from 1 April 2023Additional 2% from 1 Nov 2023And further 3% from 1 March 2024.Departments have also committed to talks after any future public sector agreement.The Departments have proactively engaged with the WRC process to ensure the stability and sustainability of services for the benefit of those who rely on these essential services and the workers who are committed to providing quality services.The agreement, which unions have indicated will be put to their members, proposes an 8% increase in pay, delivered in three phases, with the first phase backdated to the 1st April 2023. The full year cost of the pay increases is €85.6m.Although we are not the employers, the Departments are aware that staff employed across the hundreds of funded organisations have been employed using a multiplicity of terms and conditions, including different rates of remuneration and are dependent on Government for funding

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