INO warns work stoppages in absence of HSE offer

THE Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has said nurses will return to work stoppages after the weekend if the Health Service Executive does not make it a satisfactory offer at 3pm this afternoon.

When the two sides meet at Government buildings the offer which is expected to be forthcoming from the HSE is expected to be in relation to the unions’ demand for a reduction to a 35 hour week.

If that does not drive the two sides apart immediately, they will also discuss union demands for better pay.