Thousands of medical staff set to go on strike in the new year

The Irish Medical Organisation balloted its consultants and non-consultant hospital doctors, in a row over pay parity.  

They have voted by 94 per cent to 6 per cent in favour of industrial action, which is likely to take place early in 2020. 

It's the first time consultants and NCHDs have opted to go on strike, but they say they've exhausted every other option. 
 

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