Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to raise a very serious matter in UHL, namely, the embargo in place for certain positions. It is having major effects on service delivery. I heard how ultrasound, nuclear medicine and other important services will suffer closures because at least 15 radiography positions have not been filled. I heard that morale is non-existent at this stage and more staff will leave because they are struggling to get cover for their holidays. Final year students in radiography will qualify in three weeks. Where will they work? I have been told that HR processes, especially in UHL, mean that in order for the students to start work in September they need to get a job offer now. They are currently researching job prospects in other countries as they will not be able to afford to live in Ireland with no job. This is a disaster. The HSE embargo needs to be lifted now, especially in the case of UHL. The Government has recognised it as an outlier. I plead with the Minister to take action. This is not a management issue; this is a Government policy issue.

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