Fórsa’s Civil Service division head, Éamonn Donnelly, reports that talks are at an advanced stage, with important steps being taken towards a revamped Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) scheme. Both sides are working toward finalising a model for grievance and dispute resolution.
Lunchtime protests by healthcare workers in the ICTU group of unions are intensifying nationwide, as members voice increasing concerns over the Health Service Executive’s capacity to adequately staff its services.