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61 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Health the responsibility, if any, he has regarding equality demands of speech and language therapists who claim that they should be treated equally to other graduate health professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10690/96]
63 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, he has to bring the pay guidelines of speech and language therapists into line with other graduate health professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10664/96]
Limerick East): A pay claim submitted by IMPACT on behalf of speech and language therapists is being processed under Clause 2 (iii) A — Annex 1 of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work.
While discussions to date have not been conclusive, the management side remains available to resume, with a view to negotiating, a mutually acceptable outcome.
