Community health structures under discussion
by Bernard Harbor
Talks on staffing and structural issues related to the roll-out of new primary and community health care structures got underway at the end of last month. A high-level working group will oversee the talks.
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Health groups welcome alcohol bill
by Bernard Harbor
Alcohol Action Ireland has welcomed the commencement of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill which will, when enacted, introduce minimum pricing for alcohol, along with significant restrictions on the marketing and advertising of alcohol products.
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Barrier to progress on section 39 pay removed
by Bernard Harbor & Niall Shanahan
Fórsa can now engage in a process to deal with pay restoration in ‘section 39’ agencies after other organisations in the sector finally agreed to sign up. The progress followed talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) this week.
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Childcare price disparities grow
by Diarmaid Mac A Bhaird
The cost of childcare in Dublin is significantly higher than in other parts of the country, according to a new report. Leitrim had the lowest average full-time childcare costs, while Dun Laoighaire-Rathdown is the most expensive.
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State-employed GPs needed
by Bernard Harbor
Fórsa has called for the introduction of state-employed general practitioners (GPs) as well as consultants who are exclusively employed in public hospitals.
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Fórsa meets Pay Commission
by Bernard Harbor
The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) says it has received a large number of submissions from unions on the issue of civil and public service recruitment and retention issues. These include submissions from Fórsa on problems in the civil service and among health and social care professionals.
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