Mood sours as ministers urge talks on non-pay issues

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has accused the Government of a “cynical” attempt to break their strike action after two ministers urged nurses to meet for fresh talks — on any issue except pay.

INMO general secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha rubbished the offer after Health Minister Simon Harris and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the warring sides could hold peace talks through the Workplace Relations Commission.