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.
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.