[Maybe they should do what they did in the UK, bring in immigrant nurses and the pay disputes will stop as they are just happy to be in the UK.-ed]

Over 40,000 Irish nurses are taking industrial action in a row over pay and conditions.

Members of the Irish Nurses Organisation and the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association have been involved in a work to rule since the beginning of April after talks broke down.

The dispute is due to escalate today with work stoppages for short periods of time at targeted hospitals across the country.

Talks with the Health Service Executive broke down earlier this year and they warn that these stoppages will impact on patients.

The nurses want a 10% pay rise and a shorter working week. They argue they are entitled to a reduced 35 hour week, which would bring them into line with other health professionals.

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