'significant impact' on patients expected as no breakthrough on health staff strike

There's still no sign of a resolution between the HSE and hospital support staff ahead of tomorrow's strike.

10,000 workers - including porters, chefs and maternity care assistants - are staging the industrial action. 38 hospitals and healthcare facilities will be affected by the strike which is the result of a row over pay. The HSE has acknowledged it'll have a "significant impact" on services despite back-up plans being put in place. Patients whose appointments could be affected will be contacted by their local healthcare facility.