07 May 2019 | 01:08 PM UTC
Ireland: Ambulance staff plan two 24-hour strikes end of May, early June
Ambulance staff plan two 24-hour strikes end of May, early June and a rally in Dublin on May 15; disruptions to health services possible
Event
Members of the National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA) have planned a work stoppage for 24 hours during the week of Monday, May 27, through Sunday, June 2, and another during the week of Monday, June 3, through Sunday, June 9. Exact dates have yet to be announced as of Monday, May 6. NASRA members will also hold a protest outside the Dáil (Dublin) on Wednesday, May 15.
Disruptions to health services are likely during the strikes.
Context
NASRA has held six shorter stoppages since January 2019 as part of a broader campaign over union representation rights. During previous strikes, military ambulances have had to step in to assist with coverage.
Advice
Individuals in Ireland are advised to monitor developments to the situation, plan for any disruptions to health services during the work stoppages, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
