SIPTU says the new Emergency Department at the region's main hospital won't make any difference to people here if the necessary staff isn't in place.
SIPTU says the new Emergency Department at the region's main hospital won't make any difference to people here if the necessary staff isn't in place.
Hundreds of support staff at University Hospital Limerick will be balloted on industrial action over the coming weeks, and the union says that if the majority vote in favour, it won't co-operate with the opening of the new ED.
The UL Hospitals Group says it has been engaging in discussions with staff and representatives over several months, but the union is disputing this.
SIPTU Sector Organiser for Health, Tony Kenny doesn't believe that recruitment is happening at a fast enough pace
