Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health
Estimates for Public Services
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Supplementary)
4:00 pm
Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
The problem is that they have a legal entitlement to payment. The committee met representatives of the Health Service Executive and the individuals in question. As Deputy Kelleher stated, the three individuals involved have given more than 100 combined years of service. I know them personally and they are dedicated individuals. They did not have high salaries but worked in nursing and administration. They have given long service and it is appalling that they continue to wait for lump sums. We have been informed that the money has been provided, yet they have still not received their payments. I know that is not the Minister's fault. This is, however, a forum for members to raise the issue because the individuals in question should not have to wait.
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