Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It is also before the meeting. It is important to do it. It is also important that we ask the HSE to engage meaningfully with the INMO, notwithstanding that the committee does not have a role in industrial relations. It behoves all of us to ensure that those who work as and represent front-line staff in particular are engaged with properly by the HSE, which is the responsible body. It is not acceptable to announce X one day and to then do Y. It is important that we recognise that there are two sides to every story. As Chairman I must take into consideration both views.

Today's meeting has been very important. It is important to acknowledge the tremendous professional commitment of INMO members to all citizens, including patients and visitors. As someone who had a relation in hospital recently, I note that the level of care on the front line was superb. That must be recognised. I say that as someone who spent days in an intensive care and emergency department.

We will discuss future options at our meeting of Tuesday, 24 June 2014. The joint committee will adjourn until Tuesday, as we meet as a select committee on Thursday morning to deal with the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014. On 24 June, we will deal with the issue of EpiPens. That is the work programme.