The INMO Is Calling For Lockdown Childcare Measures To Be Put In Place For Health Workers
School holidays have been extended until January 11th
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says members with children are worried they'll have to take time off work because of the extension.
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:
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