Fórsa member Roisin Cronin is quoted in today's Irish Times ahead of the Dun Laoighre/Rathdown branch's solidarity rally at lunchtime today.

Meanwhile, some 665 additional places on third-level courses across medicine, nursing and therapy disciplines are to be created as part of efforts to boost healthcare staff numbers. 

The 'In the News' podcast looks at the industrial action in Hollywood, while the Indo reports that RTÉ could face bill of millions over investigation into employment contracts.

Elsewhere, the Spanish general election has no clear winner, while almost 19,000 people have been helped to safety from wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes. In Italy extreme heat has taken up to five workers’ lives as temperatures pass 40C.

Zen

Your Zen moment this morning is Derek Scally's report on the increasing popularity and growth of rail travel in Europe. A reassuringly positive read with lots to ponder, as attention turns to more sustainable (and more enjoyable) transport options. The Irish Times editorial also considers the cost of rail travel in an era of climate change.

Have a good week

Niall