The public appears to be very much on the side of the nurses in relation to their strike this week, but it appears the government aren’t happy about it.
There’s been widespread condemnation after the government is said to be seriously considering imposing financial penalties on nurses who went on strike and will be on strike again in February.
According to Kfm Radio, the Government are considering plans to take legal action on whether or not they can impose financial penalties on those who undertake strike action.
The Tanasite Simon Coveney confirmed in the Dail yesterday that the government are looking at all legal avenues in relation to potentially imposing financial penalties on those who were on strike yesterday and will again strike later in February.
It is understood that the government would impose restrictions as the strike action is currently in breach of the Public Pay Service Agreement.
Under the probable legal action the Government could impose restrictions such as a pay increase freeze and other penalties.
Kfm say that the Minister for Health Simon Harris is considering all options.
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