Ireland’s major health unions today (Sept 9) called for an “urgent recommitment” to the Sláintecare health reform programme, following the resignation of two senior officials associated with the project. 

395 patients were being treated on trolleys in Ireland’s hospitals this morning, INMO figures have revealed.

Approximately 50 nursing posts are unavailable to cover frontline services in Naas General Hospital, the INMO has warned.

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The number of patients waiting for beds at Cork University Hospital this morning (Tuesday) was the highest since the start of the pandemic, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). 

Trade unions representing health workers have asked Micheál Martin to help resolve the row over recognition for health workers’ efforts and commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic.