HSE not entitled to claim back PPARS overpayments

THE Labour Court has told the Health Service Executive it is not entitled to claim back overpayments made to more than 100 nurses through the controversial Personal Payroll and Related Systems (PPARS).

The case was taken before the court by the HSE North West and the Irish Nurses’ Organisation (INO).

The court was told the claim related to an overpayment totalling €9,000 made to nursing staff during the introduction of the PPARS in June 2004.