Row between HSE and agency staff could affect surgeries

Agency staff at hospitals have been advised not to present themselves for works after the HSE announced plans to cut their rate of pay.

ELECTIVE SURGERIES AT some hospitals might have to be postponed because of a standoff between the HSE and agency nursing staff.

Following a decision by the HSE to reduce the rates of pay for agency and support staff, some nursing unions have advised members not to agree to work for lower rates.

RTÉ reports that 14 of the 16 agency midwives at Cork University Hospital announced that they were unavailable for work today. The HSE confirmed that a small number hospitals may need to reschedule elective surgeries.

The HSE says it will save €40 million a year by cutting the pay rates for support staff.

IrishHealth.ie reports that agency staff are being used in large numbers to fill in for staff vacancies.

Author

Jennifer Wade

View 5 comments

Send Tip or Correction

5 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie