Union warns of further action as more than 3,000 junior doctors go on strike

More than 3,000 junior doctors have gone on strike — with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) warning of more industrial action.

The medics have withdrawn their services in 51 hospitals across the country as part of their day of action in response to a long-running dispute with the HSE over working hours, a move that has led to the deferral of thousands of public hospital appointments and elective surgery.

The IMO has warned of further days of action unless the HSE showed it was serious about resolving the issue.