Day of nursing stoppages sparks cancellations

ON the first day of work stoppages in the worsening row between nurses and health employers, 28 patients have had operations and outpatient clinics cancelled.

South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, will bear the brunt of today’s action with seven operations cancelled, 14 general medical outpatient clinics, six orthopaedic outpatient clinics and one respiratory nurse clinic cancelled.

A statement from the Health Service Executive (HSE) said the cancellations were “on the advice of clinicians” and that all appointments will be rescheduled as soon as possible.