Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Peter Burke (FG), Longford-Westmeath

I thank the Deputy for raising the important issue for perfusionists who are at the forefront of supporting some very complex surgeries and ensuring patients can get back on their feet and partake in society again. This really demonstrates how our industrial relations system works and its value. Fórsa, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health came together and worked through the Labour Court and ultimately got an agreement where Fórsa has suspended industrial action and the dispute has been resolved. It is critical in terms of the public service pay agreement framework that we operationalise that resolution. I will bring the Deputy’s comments to the Minister for Health.
Work is to commence on a new public service pay agreement which is so important for the cohesiveness in society. I am sure our public services remain agile and productive which is key to a successful economy.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09