Nurses Agree To Talk To Workplace Relations Commission

Nurses have agreed to attend talks at the Workplace Relations Commission in their long running row with the HSE.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says the discussions are expected to begin today - however at this stage it's work-to-rule will go ahead next week.

30,000 nurses and midwives are due to take part in the industrial action from next Tuesday in a row over staff recruitment and retention.

The union's Executive Council will meet again on Saturday to discuss the outcome of the WRC discussions.

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