Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether a statement she made in on the work ethic of nurses in Limerick Hospital may have been incorrect; if the nurses in question will receive an apology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3091/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I presume the Deputy is referring to comments I recently made in respect of reported work practices, as distinct from the work ethic, of some nursing staff in Limerick Regional Hospital. My comments at the time reflected my concerns about cases in the health service where staff are paid for hours they have not worked. We now have a single employer in the HSE and it does not make sense that there can be different practices and arrangements among employees doing similar work. I understand that the HSE is dealing with the issue and that the matter has been referred to the Labour Relations Commission.