IRISH MEDICAL ORGANISATION
PRESS RELEASE
18 June 2009

The NCHD Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation has recommended acceptance of the Labour Court proposals on the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

The NCHD Committee met today, Thursday, 18th June, to consider the Recommendation of the Labour Court and, taking into consideration the principles of rostering already agreed between the IMO and the HSE, has recommended that its members accept the proposals.

While noting that new rosters incorporating the terms of the Labour Court Recommendations are not yet available, the NCHD Committee reiterated that all new working arrangements must prioritise patient safety, training for NCHDs and health and safety issues.

A ballot will be sent to all IMO NCHD members with a return date of Thursday, 25th June, 2009.

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For further information please contact:
Susan Clyne
Irish Medical Organisation