Management slammed over talks as dispute deepens

THE dispute at Waterford Regional Hospital deepened yesterday as doctors slammed management for failing to enter into meaningful talks on rostering.

And the Irish Medical Organisation last night said the longer the dispute involving 130 junior doctors continues, the tougher it will be to convene round-table talks aimed at ending it.

IMO industrial relations executive Paul Connolly said: "The mood here today is very high. Doctors are angry that they have been forced into this action for a second week.