14/09/2012

HSE Talks Resume As Resolution Still Not Found

No resolution had been reached by the end of talks between health service managers and consultants at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) last night.

It is understood the negotiations, which centre on implementing work practice reforms, went on until Midnight and will resume later today.

James Reilly, minister for health, said yesterday if a deal is not reached with hospital consultants on reforms and efficiencies by Sunday night the issues will be referred to the Labour Court for a binding resolution.

Adding that there was a determination in Government that the process for securing greater efficiencies and reforms from hospital consultants could not drag on.

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