SIPTU's Health Division has warned that artificial intelligence must not be allowed to replace human judgement, safe staffing, or compassionate care in Ireland’s health service.

SIPTU nursing manager members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action and strike action over the failure of the HSE and Department of Health to implement pay recommendations 42 and 43 under the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery.  

Health Division members across the country have commenced ballots for Industrial and Strike Action over the Government’s failure to meaningfully engage in a successor Public Service Pay Agreement.  

A landmark national agreement that enables eligible agency workers to transfer into directly employed public service roles represents a major victory for health workers and a significant step towards rebuilding a stronger, more sustainable health service.