Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes.

I acknowledge that this is frustrating for both Deputies and their constituents and I would urge all parties to work on resolving any disputes through the appropriate forums, and to uphold industrial peace in the interests of users of our health service. Officials from my Department and the HSE are available to engage further with staff representative bodies as necessary.

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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329. To ask the Minister for Health if a letter of determination has been sent to the HSE outlining priorities and funding levels for 2024; if the details of this letter will be published; when the National Service Plan for 2024 is expected by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51678/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Following the announcement of the budget allocation for my Department, I will shortly be issuing a Letter of Determination to the HSE outlining my priorities and funding levels for 2024. This will be the basis on which the HSE will draw up its National Service Plan (NSP) for 2024. The HSE is required to prepare and submit an NSP within 21 days of receipt of the letter of determination. Once I have agreed and signed off on it, the NSP will be published in due course.