A public sector strike involving over 2000 members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation took place at Letterkenny University Hospital in Donegal. The action followed the expiration of the previous public sector pay deal in June. Nurses and midwives walked out of the hospital as part of a broader strike movement.
The strike began after a lunchtime demonstration held on Thursday last. The nurses cited ongoing pay disputes as the main reason for their action. The strike at the hospital disrupted services and led to delays in patient care.
This is the second round of strike action by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation in recent months. The group has been seeking better pay and working conditions. The strike at Letterkenny University Hospital is part of a wider public sector strike that has affected multiple regions.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between healthcare workers and the government over pay and staffing. The nurses have not yet received a resolution to their demands. The situation remains unresolved as the strike continues.
