Deirdre Clune
Ceist:270 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money saved by his Department during the nurses' strike; the way in which he will use these funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22467/99]
Written Answers. - Industrial Relations.
It is impossible at this stage to calculate the level of savings as there are questions of additional overtime, etc., by medical and other staff to be set against the amount of salaries unpaid during the strike. However, I can confirm that no funds will be clawed back from health agencies in this context. My intention is that any savings which will accrue will be used for patient care.