LRC talks seek breakthrough in doctors dispute

HOPES that planned talks at the Labour Relations Commission today will provide a breakthrough in the dispute with junior doctors at Waterford General Hospital were being played down yesterday.

The IMO's attendance at this morning's LRC meeting remained in doubt last night as some members were reluctant to attend the talks.

Junior doctors expressed their anger at the Health Service Employers' Agency's refusal to remove the new rosters which are the centre of the dispute in advance of the LRC talks.