Criticism of HSE suspension of hospital recruitment

Siptu is demanding the Health Service Executive reverse its decision, confirmed yesterday, to suspend all recruitment for acute hospitals.

Criticism of HSE suspension of hospital recruitment

In a statement last night, the HSE said: “Pending agreement and approval of a workforce plan for each Hospital Group, the groups have been advised of a requirement to pause on any further additions to payroll."

It said that, while contractual commitments will need to be honoured, “the Groups have been advised that no further offers should be made without the signed agreement of the Hospital Group CEO”.

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