Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Regarding the HSE and Labour Court issues, the Government has always honoured Labour Court recommendations. The Government, with its officials, tries to assist agencies or organisations in resolving difficulties. An enormous amount of commitment and effort has been put into dealing with the issues that arose last September in respect of the embargo which it was perceived by workers had to be dealt with. We have put in place a mechanism through which these issues can be examined and have worked within the health forum to bring about a resolution which reflects change, productivity and an enhanced service. The Government and HSE must work together to try to improve the service and to get value for the enormous amount of resources being provided.

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