Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Naoise Ó Muirí (FG), Dublin Bay North

I raise the situation concerning the 25 perfusionists employed across our health service. They plan an indispensable role in cardiac surgery, operating the heart-lung machines that keep patients going during some of the most complex surgical procedures carried out in our hospitals. Their expertise is critical to these surgeries. I understand the HSE has confirmed it will restore the long-standing pay link between perfusionists and medical scientists retrospective to January 2024. This is a positive development and I am pleased that the proposed industrial action has been suspended as a result. Can the Minister indicate when affected staff can expect to see this reflected in their pay and if the restored pay link with medical scientists will be placed on a permanent footing to prevent similar disputes arising in the future?

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09