HSE cancels party for staff who worked through nurse strike

RED-FACED Health Service Executive bosses were last night embarrassed into calling off a drinks and buffet party for staff at a Limerick hospital who worked through the recent nurses’ dispute.

The big “thank you” bash for more than 50 people was cancelled at the last minute after angry nurses informed media that it was to take place at the plush Unicorn bar and restaurant located across from the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle.

The cash-strapped HSE decided to host a night out for clerical staff, receptionists and hospital porters as a thank you for doing extra work during the nurses work-to-rule.