Ambulance staff to strike from May 12 in escalating dispute with HSE

A work-to-rule is also due to begin on May 11, involving non-cooperation with new procedures or changes. File picture

Ambulance staff are set to begin strike action on May 12 as part of an escalating dispute between Siptu and the HSE.

The first day of action will involve a 24-hour stoppage, followed by a 48-hour strike from May 19 and a 72-hour stoppage from May 26, with further action planned for June.