David Cullinane
Ceist:1422. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to put in place a new contract for non-consultant hospital doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29066/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
My immediate priority is to ensure that the HSE and other employers honour the terms of the current NCHD Contract and ensure that NCHDs benefit fully from those terms.
NCHDs should not have to work unsafe and illegal hours. They must be given access to training and be able to take annual and study leave. They must also get paid for hours worked. I have written to the HSE asking that they engage with the IMO and that NCHDs benefit from the terms in their contracts in relation to all of these issues. The current contract is place since 2010 and engagement with the IMO on a new contract will follow.