Tusla have conceded a long standing Fórsa claim on behalf of members across eight health and social care professions (HSCP). The eight professions involve those working as Dietitians, in Orthoptics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work and Social Care Work.

Fórsa lodged a claim with Tusla seeking implementation of the recommendations contained in the Career Pathway Review interim report for health and social care professionals in 2022.  

If agreed these recommendations would see a pathway for career progression from basic to senior grade for our HSCP members employed in Tusla. Following Fórsa’s claim, Tusla sought permission from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) to implement the recommendations. 

At the end of 2023 permission was finally granted by DCEIDY. Fórsa is now entering the next phase of discussion with Tusla to agree an implementation plan. This will set out the process to make an application for career progression.  

The first engagement between Fórsa and Tusla to discuss implementation took place on Friday 26th January 2024. Fórsa Assistant General Secretary Chris Cully said: “This issue has been on the table for a long time now. It’s time to make progress so that our members can avail of career progression opportunities. We will have further updates for members in the next few weeks.”

Further updates will issue once an agreed implementation plan is available.

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