In a move that could significantly hit construction sites in Ireland, a trade union representing plumbers, fitters and welders across the country has announced that a series of one-day work stoppages will be implemented in the coming weeks. In a statement, trade union Unite said its members voted by over 90 per cent for the … Read more
The intensive care nurses at University Hospital Limerick started a work-to-rule strike on Friday morning. The hospital staffing shortage was described as a “unprecedented step” by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). With all ICU beds still available for admissions, the INMO claimed the ICU is now running at a 22% staffing shortage. Mary … Read more
Ryanair has stated that it is cancelling 420 flights, affecting 80,000 passengers, due to a strike by French air traffic controllers that will take place tomorrow. Many flights from the Dublin airport are included in those. Ryanair claims to have sent emails or SMS notifications to affected customers informing them of the cancellations. The DGAC … Read more