WRC to seek resolution to ambulance service dispute

Siptu officials and health management will this morning see if the Workplace Relations Commission can find a resolution to the national ambulance service dispute which is due to lead to strike action next Wednesday.

What were described as lengthy discussions took place yesterday between union officials and representatives of both the Department of Health and HSE.

However, according to Siptu health division organiser, Paul Bell: “Unfortunately, these discussions failed to result in a breakthrough on the key issues of concern to our members in this dispute, specifically the recruitment of intermediate care vehicle personnel and emergency ambulance professionals.