Vol. 506 No. 6
62 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hours per week worked by resident hostel supervisors in the Mid-Western Health Board region; the payment per hour; the situation in relation to the official dispute of the resident health supervisors in that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16054/99]
Resident hostel supervisors employed by the Mid-Western Health Board are contracted for a 39 hour week. The rate payable per hour is from £6.19, at the first point on the scale, rising to £6.56.
I have been advised by the chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board that the present position in relation to the dispute is that a conciliation conference, under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission, was held on 27 May 1999. Arising from this conference, a proposal has been made to both sides in the dispute by a senior industrial relations officer from Labour Relations Commission. These proposals are under consideration at present by both sides and, if accepted, will resolve the dispute. I have been advised that any further comment, at this stage, might be counter productive.
