Doctors remain opposed to Croke Park II

The Irish Medical Organisation has reaffirmed its opposition to Croke Park II, but said industrial action as an option would be a last resort.

The 5,000-member doctors’ union also made it clear at the weekend that it will not be bound by an aggregate yes vote by the ICTU’s Public Services Committee on April 17, and will not regard it as a collective agreement.

“We are adamant these proposals [Croke Park II] are not good for the public sector or private sector workers, and they will do nothing to start growth in the economy,’’ said IMO assistant director of industrial relations Shirley Coulter. “We will do everything to ensure these proposals are not implemented.”