Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
274. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when the gratuity payment due to certain home help workers will be made in lieu of pension payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7329/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the Deputy is referring to those Home Help workers who are employed by voluntary providers of home help services which are funded under section 39 of the Health Act 2004. As these home help workers are not employed by the HSE, the HSE and the Department has no role in determining the salaries or other terms and conditions applying to these staff including any pension arrangements.
As the Deputy is aware a joint working group has been established, as agreed as part of the Lansdowne Road talks, to consider a number issues in relation to section 39 organisations. It is expected that the work of the group should conclude by 31 May 2016.
