Medical scientists have suspended tomorrow’s industrial action at hospitals nationwide following an invitation from the Labour Court.
Members of the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association (MLSA) have unanimously agreed to exploratory talks on the dispute over a 20-year claim for pay parity with colleagues who do the same work. HSE/Department of Health have also accepted the invitation to attend the talks.
The HSE has confirmed that hospitals will endeavour to resume appointments and procedures as quickly as possible tomorrow.
A statement said: “Inevitably there will still be some cancellation of inpatient and day surgery and outpatient appointments across hospitals. Hospitals will contact patients directly to advise them on any updates or changes to arrangements for tomorrow.”
Routine GP testing and testing services for patients already in hospital will resume tomorrow.
“The HSE would like to acknowledge the ongoing cooperation of our staff and patients at this time,” the statement concluded.
