Statement from the Minister for Health

I have been advised by the HSE CEO that the matters between Caredoc and the HSE which were the subject of mediation today have been resolved by agreement.

This in turn should create the conditions for Caredoc as employer to respond positively to the concerns of their staff and make appropriate remuneration payments that will result in the end of the current industrial action.

I am particularly pleased with this outcome for patients in the South East who rely on the important out of hours GP services and Community Intervention Teams provided by Caredoc.

I also want to recognise the hard work and dedication of these front line staff and I hope we will now see a speedy return to normal service in what is an exceptionally busy time for our health services.