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:
Wicklow Faces Rising Flood Risk As Recent Effects Of Storm Claudia Are Analysed
Wicklow flooding rates are all too prevalent nowadays and this has been corroborated through survey findings according to the University of Maynooth
Greystones Culture Hub The Whale Theatre Appeals For Community And Council Support
The Whale Theatre contributes so much to the people of Greystones and beyond, but, running an arts and culture organization has plenty challenges as East Coast FM news has heard this week
Caredoc Wicklow Staff To Join National Strike A Week From Christmas As Pay Agreement Not Respected
Staff at Caredoc including nurses and other support staff in Wicklow and who are members of INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) and SIPTU — have announced they will begin strike action from mid December
Creative Talents Of Greystones Artist Jill Tritschler Recognised With National Award
Greystones artist Jill Tritschler has been selected for oil on canvas creation 'Minerva' which has been recognised in a National Gallery of Ireland award
Tanaiste Harris Hails N11/M11 Upgrade Plans While Wicklow DART Plans Are Firmly On Track
Commitment to N11 expansion in transport plan is a massive boost to Wicklow says Simon Harris who wants upgrade to ease early morning congestion
2:00pm - 6:00pm
More Music Weekend - Live from Arboretum Kilquade!
Light rain
High: 7°C | Low: 2°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 7°C | Low: 2°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 6°C | Low: 0°C
Light rain
High: 6°C | Low: -1°C
Light rain
High: 6°C | Low: -1°C