Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had regarding the proposed industrial action by members of IMPACT in the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6290/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have not had discussions with IMPACT about this matter. The National Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016, which was concluded last June provides a comprehensive process for managing industrial relations in the health services. Employers expect trade unions to adhere fully to the terms of Towards 2016 and to fully utilise the industrial relations provisions of the agreement including the State's industrial relations machinery. IMPACT as a signatory to Towards 2016 is bound by the terms and conditions of the agreement.