Junior doctors are to be balloted for industrial action.
Non-consultant hospital doctors are warning of action if the HSE doesn't address their concerns.
The Irish Medical Organisation is describing the mood of NCHDs across the country as demoralised, frustrated and angry.
A survey shows 78 per cent believe they were at 'high risk' of burn out.
Dr John Cannon from the IMO says working conditions have implications for patient safety:
"Our main concern is around the unsustainable working conditions for junior doctors in Ireland, junior doctors, medical and NCHD'S are working 70,80,90 hours a week, 300 hours a month. This is an extremely dangerous situation, from the perspective of patient safety."
