Medical scientists warn over industrial action

The laboratory scientists who carry out critical diagnostic testing of patient samples in public voluntary hospitals, HSE hospitals, private hospitals, and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service are to debate a motion calling for industrial action at their AGM at the weekend. File picture

About 1,800 medical scientists, whose work includes testing for Covid-19, have warned industrial action may be on the cards in a long-running dispute over pay.

The laboratory scientists who carry out critical diagnostic testing of patient samples in public voluntary hospitals, HSE hospitals, private hospitals, and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service are to debate a motion calling for industrial action at their AGM at the weekend.