Tony Fitzpatrick

Nursing union claims ‘this is an incredibly expensive way to provide much-needed staff’

Union says frustration at overcrowding is part of the reason for abuse towards staff

Politicians must deal with aggression towards medical, security staff, says Eugene Murphy

More than 540 patients admitted to hospitals across State are without bed

INMO reports 9,439 people had to wait on trolleys or chairs for a bed

Conceding pay claim would ‘completely undermine’ budget – Government

INMO says Government tabled no realistic proposals to avert strike

Lunchtime protests over staffing to take place in Limerick, Cork and Galway

Nurses and midwives plan to ballot for industrial action if pay demands not met

Cross-Border healthcare and free movement of patients among risk areas identified

Tony Fitzpatrick charged with two counts of opening postal packets at a Dublin sorting office

Minister calls for action as overcrowding in hospitals pushes trolley crisis above 540

Visitors to A&E at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital describe the ‘shocking’ conditions

Celtic fan has an impressive coaching pedigree from his time at Liverpool, Chelsea and West Brom

HSE moves to implement ‘full escalation protocol’