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Former Health Minister told to apologise to Tynwald
Onchan MHK found to have breached standards of conduct
Former Health and Social Care Minister Rob Callister has been told he must apologise for his ‘inappropriate conduct’.
It follows a report from the Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee into his dismissal on 10 November last year.
The apology is expected to be made at next month’s sitting of the court.
Mr Callister was found to have breached standards of conduct by engaging in repeated inappropriate comments which undermined the right to dignity at work of civil servants.
It also found that he did not not act in a manner consistent with the principle of […]
Former health minister breached Tynwald conduct standards
Rob Callister was dismissed from ministerial role in November
Former Health and Social Care Minister Rob Callister has been told he must apologise for his ‘inappropriate conduct’.
It follows a report from the Tynwald Standards and Members’ Interests Committee into his dismissal in November last year.
The apology is expected to be made at next month’s sitting of the court.
The full report, which has been published today, can be found HERE.
More to follow.
Source: manxradio.com
Former health minister ‘discouraged by slow progress’ at Manx Care
Assessment of health board’s performance to be presented to Tynwald
The former health minister says he’s ‘discouraged’ by the slow progress made by Manx Care.
Rob Callister’s response to the healthcare provider’s annual report was written during his time as minister at the Department of Health and Social Care, and published ahead of January’s Tynwald sitting.
Mr Callister said he was pleased to see the board listening to advice and feedback, and praised the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
But, he added that it’s difficult to understand the position on waiting times, and has called […]
Callister: Onchan needs a ‘full review’
Traffic flow, housing and infrastructure identified as areas that need closer look
Onchan needs a ‘full review’ into its traffic flow, housing and infrastructure.
That’s the view of MHK Rob Callister who says there was a promise of a so-called ‘Onchan Masterplan’.
It’s something he believes is yet to materialise.
Mr Callister told Manx Radio the plan is ‘triggered’ by population growth – a reference to government’s intention to grow the Island to 100,000 residents by 2035:
Manx Care has to be ‘uniformal’ says MHK
Former health minister passes advice to next DHSC minister
The relationship between Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care has to be ‘uniformal’.
That’s from the former health minister Rob Callister who says the health service is likely to be under ‘extreme pressure’ in the next financial year.
The funding model that Manx Care was given states they’re required to save one per cent of its annual budget.
Mr Callister says current inflation wasn’t taken into account:
MHK urges Onchan residents to consider becoming commissioners
Callister believes local authority has ‘always’ had problems
Onchan Commissioners has ‘always’ had problems.
That’s according to one of the area’s MHKs who believes ‘personalities’ within the local authority are largely to blame.
However Rob Callister thinks – since he was a commissioner – they are attempting to change the ‘look’ and ‘feel’ of the village.
But he has this message to those who think the village isn’t up to scratch:
We’re not building a bridge, get over it
Health Minister David Ashford –
The Infrastructure Minister has reaffirmed his department’s decision not to reintroduce a bridge crossing near the Grandstand.
After the previous bridge was removed following the 2019 TT, the Department of Infrastructure had planned to replace it, before changing its mind and ruling out plans for a new one.
In Keys this week, Chris Thomas was asked about a replacement by David Ashford (Douglas North) and told him it simply wasn’t needed.
Mr Ashford said that much of that toing and froing was the DoI talking […]
Rob Callister calls for clarity after sacking
Former health minister Rob Callister MHK has called for clarity from Chief Minister Alfred Cannan about the circumstances of his dismissal.
This comes after Mr Callister released an open letter to his constituents in Onchan, updating them on the situation.
When the Examiner asked him if the Chief Minister would discuss the decision, he said: ‘I’m as in the dark as everyone else.’
In the letter to his constituents, Mr Callister thanked everyone who contacted him over the weekend for their ‘very kind messages of support’.
Chief Minister to refer Callister sacking to Tynwald Standards Committee
Cannan backs calls for investigation into dismissal of former Health Minister
The Chief Minister will refer the sacking of the Health Minister to the Tynwald Standards Committee.
Following calls from backbenchers for an investigation into the events leading up to the dismissal of Rob Callister, Alfred Cannan has confirmed he’ll be asking for the matter to be looked into.
Mr Callister claimed the Chief Minister didn’t show integrity when he raised concerns about issues within his department.
Mr Cannan says there needs to be an investigation:
DHSC members refute bullying claims
Members of the Department of Health and Social Care have refuted claims made by the former health minister that ‘bullying’ was happening in the department.
Michelle Haywood, Tanya August-Hanson and Joney Faragher said that following an ‘outburst’ made by Rob Callister in the sitting of Tynwald this morning, which involved him accusing the department of bullying, they felt they had to comment.
Their statement read: ‘In light of comments made about our conduct today in Tynwald Court, we feel we have now been forced into commenting […]