James Breen
Ceist:150 Mr. J. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funds will be made available to finance overdue payments to retired nurses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26595/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 28 October 2004
Ceisteanna (151)
Freagraí scríofa
I presume the Deputy is referring to the Labour Court decision No. 033 (CD/02/607) on the inclusion of acting-up allowance in the calculation of premium pay. A circular sanctioning the implementation of the decision issued from my Department on 7 May 2003. Additional payments may be owed to some retired nurses whose acting-up allowance was not included in the calculation of premium pay. Responsibility for the payment of arrears to retired nurses rests with the health boards and the ERHA. My Department will shortly provide additional funding to the health boards and ERHA to assist them in meeting their obligations. I understand the boards will endeavour to make payments to claimants as soon as possible.