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.

Work-to-rule at Drogheda hospital over staff shortages
Wed, 25 May, 2016 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

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.

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