Sir, – If Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Health Leo Varadkar are so "disappointed" by the INMO's ballot for industrial action, I hope they have had an opportunity to take a break from their hectic schedules to view the fly-on-the-wall documentary series, Nurses which airs on RTÉ2 on Thursdays. The well-put-together programme clearly illustrates the dedication of our nurses and student nurses.
As one young man put it, they give 110 per cent and cannot walk away from a sick man. Their patients are their responsibility. That is why the nurses are taking a stand.
Overcrowding in our hospitals is compromising patient care. Their dispute is not about money though it probably should be. Instead of futile commentary the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health should engage with the INMO and other vested parties to tackle this issue once and for all.
– Le meas,
KILLIAN BRENNAN
Malahide Road,
Dublin 17.