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"Substantial progress" made in talks with consultants, court told
Summary
The High Court heard that significant progress has been made in talks to resolve breach‑of‑contract claims brought by Irish hospital consultant doctors against the Health Service Executive and the State. The hearing of several lead cases, which were due to start last week, was put on hold to allow the parties to continue negotiations. John Rogers SC, representing many of the consultants, told Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh that the break had been "very helpful" and that efforts were ongoing to reach a settlement. Counsel requested the cases be adjourned to Friday morning, a request the judge accepted. The judge described the cases as "complex and significant" and indicated the court would give the parties time to pursue the discussions. The disputes centre on a 2008 contract that promised pay increases to consultants in exchange for adopting new working conditions, including extending the working week from 37 to 39 hours.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Substantial progress" made in talks with consultants, court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2018-06-13 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: Counsel asked that the cases be adjourned to Friday morning.
Places mentioned
- Irish hospital
- High Court
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