The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has criticised the Finance Minister for communicating over the airwaves - rather than meeting them in person. The body was responding to Paschal Donohoe, who expressed his disappointment with its decision to ballot for industrial action. The INMO has highlighted concerns about understaffing and safety in the health service and wants a 12% pay rise for nurses, which is expected to cost €300m. INMO General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha is calling on the government to show them respect and meet face-to-face. "Anything that benefits the patient - makes their journey smoother - you will not find the nurses and midwives wanting."

Source: Evening echo November 20, 2018 17:15 UTC