Background
The IMO (NCHDs) is currently scheduling a series of follow up meetings with these training bodies in order to provide an update on the implementation of the EWTD in light of the IMO/HSE Settlement/Collective Agreement including on implementing the EWTD. The IMO has recently held meetings with the College of Anaesthetists and RCSI and hopes to meet with the RCPI and ICGP in the coming weeks.

In light of the major implications of a 48 hour working week for NCHD training, the IMO met with a number of training bodies to discuss these implications and possible measures to address same including the Irish College of Psychiatry, the College of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of Physicians Ireland and the Royal College of Surgeons.

Update
The IMO met with the HSE as a result of the shortages and has monitored the situation an ongoing basis.