Latest: Deferral of three-day strike 'good news' for patients

Latest: Three days of strikes by 10,000 health workers next week have been deferred at the request of the Labour Court.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2019 - 18:08

Evelyn Ring

Update 5.08pm: The deferral of a three-day strike next week by 10,000 health service support staff is “good news” for patients, says Health Minister, Simon Harris.

Trade union, Siptu, said the industrial action has been suspended pending the outcome of a Labour Court hearing.

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