SIPTU is to seek further talks with the Mid-Western Health Board in an attempt to resolve a dispute at Ennis General Hospital which has resulted in the closure of the accident and emergency department. Talks aimed at resolving the unofficial action by 49 attendants at the hospital broke down last Thursday.
In addition to the closure of the accident and emergency department, elective surgery, normal cleaning, delivery of essential patient supplies and removal of dirty linen and rubbish are no longer being carried out at the hospital.