The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation want emergency childcare measures to be put in place for health workers.
It says members with children are worried they'll have to take time off work because of the extended school holidays.
The Union also wants hospital capacity from the private sector added to the public system again to avoid overwhelming staff.
General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha says staff levels are already low because of high numbers of nurses getting sick with Covid-19:
UPDATE: Stolen Dog Returned to Wicklow NSPCA Centre In Rathdrum
Footage released by the helped a member of the public spot her and alert Gardaí.
Fresh Flooding Fears & Wicklow Council Update - New Yellow Rain Alert Kicks In At Midnight
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for the East and South - even small additional rainfall could trigger flooding on already saturated ground.
Two Wicklow Post-Primary Schools Get Funds To Extend
Both Coláiste Chraobh Abhann in Kilcoole and Blessington Community College are included for in the Department of Education Capital Plan.
Community Hub and Rest Centre Set Up In Aughrim
The Pavilion in Aughrim has overnight accommodation if required.
Emergency Funds Available For Wicklow Households Hit By Storm Chandra
Emergency payments are not income tested and cover immediate essentials like food, clothing and bedding.
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