Executives of healthcare unions are set to consider an agreement on staffing and recruitment, reached over the weekend, before a ballot of members decides whether to accept the deal with HSE management. This follows the suspension of planned industrial action. The agreement involves several unions, including the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Fórsa, Connect, Unite, and the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association. SIPTU and the Irish Medical Organisation were also represented at talks held at the Workplace Relations Commission. The agreement prioritizes maternity leave cover, greater consultation with unions on future staffing, and an increase in the conversion of agency posts to HSE jobs. The HSE stated that the deal would provide clarity on recruitment and workforce management, ensuring patient safety and continued service delivery. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill welcomed the agreement, reinforcing its importance for the healthcare sector.

Executives of healthcare unions are set to consider an agreement on staffing and recruitment, which was reached over the weekend. This comes before a ballot by members who will decide whether to accept the deal with HSE management. The agreement includes the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Fórsa, Connect, Unite, and the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association. The deal aims to prioritize maternity leave cover, increase consultation with unions on future staffing decisions, and convert agency posts to HSE jobs. The HSE stated that the agreement would provide clarity on recruitment and workforce management, while the Minister for Health welcomed it to ensure patient safety and the continuous delivery of essential services.

Healthcare unions in Ireland have suspended a planned 'work-to-rule' action for tomorrow, following intense negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission. The unions, including the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Forsa, Connect, Unite, and the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association, engaged with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to recruit and retain staff. Nurses and midwives will now be balloted on proposals to develop and improve recruitment processes and workforce planning. The Health Minister thanked all sides for reaching an agreement that ensures patient safety and the continued delivery of essential services.

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Healthcare unions in Ireland have suspended a planned work-to-rule and one-day strike after reaching an agreement with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding staffing numbers and workforce planning. The agreement includes prioritizing maternity leave cover, greater consultation with unions, and increasing the conversion of agency posts to HSE jobs. The HSE chief stated that the deal provides 'clarity' for healthcare staff.