INMO: Nurses shouldn't be treated differently to Gardaí

The head of one of the country's nursing unions says the Government walked into the public pay controversy with its eyes wide open.

INMO: Nurses shouldn't be treated differently to Gardaí

The head of one of the country's nursing unions says the Government walked into the public pay controversy with its eyes wide open.

Yesterday the country's largest public sector trade union, SIPTU, agreed to give Ministers another two weeks to set a timeline for negotiations.

Pressure is building on the Government since the recent deal negotiated with Gardaí.

Liam Doran of the INMO, says nurses shouldn't be treated any differently to Gardai: "All those commentators saying the time isn't right, if it wasn't Brexit, if it wasn't Trump-exit or whatever you want to call it, it would be something else.

"The simple harsh reality is this, the Government went into this with their eyes wide open and I have to say as each day passes, I mean it when I say, the anger on the ground among our members is getting more and more palpable."

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Police Stock Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Antrim stabbing
Leo Varadkar tells Late Late Show: 'I nearly chickened out of resigning' Leo Varadkar tells Late Late Show: 'I nearly chickened out of resigning'
PSNI stock Man remains in critical condition following Co Down shooting
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited