Industrial action by medical scientists today has already led to a number of hospitals in Cork being forced to cancel planned procedures as laboratory services are being withdrawn until 8pm this evening.
Medical Scientists are taking the action because of what they say is a severe recruitment and retention problem, pay parity, career development and increasing demands leading to burn out.
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The Dail will vote tonight on whether the National Maternity Hospital should be built on public land.
Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan says she plans to go against government and support the Sinn Fein motion.
Cabinet yesterday signed off on the relocation plan, which will see the hospital built on land not owned by the State.
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It could soon be easier for the likes of businesses, clubs and community groups to get insurance and cheaper premiums.
It's after Cabinet yesterday signed off on plans to 'rebalance' Duty of Care legislation.
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TDs will today approve laws that'll give all workers the right to paid sick leave, for the first time.
The government's legislation reaches final stage in the Dáil this evening, before going to the Seanad.
The new scheme will start with three days' sick leave per year, and reach 10 days by 2026.
