Ireland - Healthcare assistants postpone strike - February 28, 2026

A 24-hour strike involving healthcare assistants in HSE Home Support Services in Limerick and Clare, set for 17 February, has been suspended to allow for talks after progress was made between management and SIPTU union. The union had accused the HSE of failing to honour national agreements on terms and conditions. The issues included underpayments dating back to 2018 and the non-implementation of rostering agreements. In January, SIPTU announced that members working as healthcare assistants in the HSE Home Support Service would engage in strike action.

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