Mr. Paul Reid:

There is a legacy history to this of well over a decade, as Deputy Cullinane said. There are pay parity issues in regard to the grade referenced and the biochemists and career pathways. When industrial action happens, in particular strike action, it is inevitable that there has been a breakdown in industrial relations discussions. There were discussions up to and including yesterday in the WRC. Our commitment is strong in regard to the WRC commitments. It would be an engagement between ourselves and the Department of Health. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has a key role in this as well. Our commitment is to stay in the room and try to resolve this.