30,000 health workers protest over HSE cutbacks

Almost 30,000 health workers staged lunchtime protests around the country today over HSE cutbacks.

Since last month IMPACT members have been working to rule to highlight the effect staffing shortages are having on the health service.

The protests come as IMPACT officials warn of further serious cuts over the coming months including the loss of a hundred posts in the Dublin and Mid Leinster region and a region-wide overtime ban.