Talks underway at Labour Court to avoid next week's strike action by nurses

The Labour Court is to examine the nurses strike this morning, in an effort to avert widespread disruption to the health service next week.

Talks are underway at the Labour Court in a bid to avert next week’s strike action by nurses.

The Court has invited nursing unions, and HSE and government officials to outline if their position on pay has in any way changed since the sides last met 11 days ago.