Work-to-rule at Drogheda hospital over staff shortages

Nurses at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, will continue a work-to-rule over staff shortages despite a resumption of talks today at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Currently, there are over 100 vacant nursing positions. More than half are permanent vacancies which have been advertised but not filled.

The work-to-rule, which started on Monday, followed a breakdown in talks between the parties at the WRC last Friday.