Strike by junior doctors over 'unsafe' working hours averted

Writing recently in the Irish Examiner, paediatrics NCHD Dr Niamh Conlon spoke of feeling as though she has to choose between having a family and working as the hours are so arduous.

A strike by hospital doctors in training has been averted after an agreement was reached with the HSE and Department of Health around safer working hours and conditions.

Employers can now be fined for not sticking to the agreed conditions, the Irish Medical Organisation, which represents these doctors, said.