Limerick nurses warn shortages affecting patient safety

Health Minister James O'Reilly is being warned that patients lives are being put at risk because of staff shortages in hospitals around the country.

Limerick nurses warn shortages affecting patient safety

Health Minister James O'Reilly is being warned that patients lives are being put at risk because of staff shortages in hospitals around the country.

The message comes from nurses in Limerick as they carry out a four-hour work stoppage this morning in an effort to highlight their concerns about overcrowding at the hospital's emergency department.

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