Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

If the Government had not pulled out of talks with health service unions before the budget, we would be well on our way to achieving the types of reforms we all want to see in the health service. The information provided by the Minister at the start of her reply was given to me by the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, who kindly responded to my matter on the Adjournment last Thursday. Has the Minister had any reports on the effects of the action in the health service? Has she met with representatives of any union besides IMPACT? SIPTU, for example, also has a large number of workers in the health service. Has the Minister been informed of any ongoing actions and what information does she have from her meeting with IMPACT as to what is likely to happen in the coming weeks?

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