Nurses plan stoppage in A&E over cutbacks

A WAR of words has erupted between nurses and the HSE over a work stoppage set to occur in Limerick ahead of discussions by health chiefs over the latest cutback plans for the service.

The stand-off will take place at the emergency department of Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick’s between 1pm and 5pm today over claims the department is “unsafe” for patients.

After a meeting between the union and management representatives, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s (INMO) regional industrial relations officer, Mary Fogarty, insisted the move was taking place to highlight the union’s concern.