Sharon Tobin

INMO members have staged a series of strikes in their dispute over pay and conditions

INMO favours acceptance of Labour Court recommendations

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is to recommend acceptance of the Labour Court recommendations aimed at resolving their dispute over pay and conditions.

Health • 13 Feb 19

David was due to have cancer surgery at St Vincent's University Hospital

'I'm sick with upset' - A patient's view of strike

Sharon Tobin speaks to one cancer patient who had his urgent surgery cancelled because of the disruption caused by the nurses' strike.

Health • 05 Feb 19

Regina Doherty said new entrants will see their salary increase by €3,000 this year

Doherty: Nurses haven't said they aren't happy with pay

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty has said nurses have not said they are not happy with their pay.

Politics • 13 Jan 19

Mary Lou McDonald said: "We believe the Venezuelan election was open and democratic"

McDonald defends SF attendance at Maduro inauguration

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said she is very glad that two Sinn Féin representatives were in attendance at the inauguration of Venezuela's ...

Politics • 12 Jan 19

There have been three deaths directly due to the infection

No further cases of meningococcal disease reported

A spokesperson for the HSE has said there have been no additional cases of meningococcal disease.

Health • 11 Jan 19

Simon Harris said both he and the HSE would take leaks of a patient's private information 'very seriously'

Legislation aims to tackle anti-abortion protests

Minister for Health Simon Harris is to move ahead with legislation that would provide for safe access zones around facilities providing abortion services.

Ireland • 07 Jan 19

HSE said TrolleyGar figures represent 8% decrease on 7 January 2018

Harris says surge in trolley numbers to be expected

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said urgent procedures are being carried out in hospitals, despite the significant increase in patients waiting for a hospital ...

Health • 07 Jan 19