Debate contribution: Nurses: Pay Parity

Debate contribution by Mr Colin McGrath on 6 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Colin McGrath
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 6 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Nurses: Pay Parity
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5156806

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It is obvious that we are dithering in delivering the payment that was promised to nurses. The frustration among nurses is absolutely palpable, to the point that they are going to strike because they cannot get the money that is owed to them. That will have a detrimental impact on our health service. The Minister says that it is the responsibility —

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2476/22-27.

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