Strike action by heart surgery specialists could have been avoided, says CUH perfusions

'The HSE broke an agreement that had been in place since the 1960s'

 Perfusionists picket outside Cork University Hospital as part of a campaign for pay parity. Picture Chani Anderson

Strike action by heart surgery specialists at hospitals on Tuesday could easily have been avoided, a Cork University Hospital perfusionist said.

The dispute led to the postponement of some heart surgeries at five hospitals including CHI at Crumlin children’s hospital.