Written answers
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Department of Health
Health Services Staff
Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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679. To ask the Minister for Health if he will remove any roadblocks by Government Departments to the setting-up of the independent radiation therapist review, in addition to his commitment to implement any recommendations which could emanate from the review dealing with the crisis in recruitment and retention of radiation therapists and-or service improvements, including advanced practice and safe and adequate staffing levels. [51130/22]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed under the auspices of the WRC. Discussions are ongoing between the parties to finalise a Terms of Reference and appoint an independent chair. Outcomes of the review will be given due consideration by the Department of Health.
As this is an ongoing Industrial Relations process it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.
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