Following talks at the LRC, the IMO and the HSE have considered proposals for a roster verification process, the objective of which is to determine whether rosters in place at local hospital level do not exceed a maximum 24 hour shift for NCHDs.

The parties have agreed to visit two pilot sites this Thursday 19th September and to reconvene at the LRC on Friday 20th September. The IMO remains committed to ensuring the demands of NCHDs are met which is to put an end to illegal working hours in an agreed timeframe and ensure an end to shifts in excess of 24 Hours.

Commenting on the talks Mr Eric Young, Assistant Director Industrial Relations said “It is critical that any proposals agreed be subject to a rigorous verification process agreed by both parties, we can only commit to proposals which can be verified at each stage of implementation”

While every effort will be made by the IMO to engage proactively in the LRC process, plans for Industrial Action on 25th September continue.

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