Doctors Strike Over Pay in NI | Dublin News

Resident doctors across Northern Ireland are staging a 24-hour strike demanding restored pay, following similar actions by consultants last week. Frustrated by pay cuts of up to 20% since 2008 and earning less than peers in the UK and Ireland, they’re also battling rising patient loads and workforce shortages pushing young doctors to leave. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt expressed disappointment, noting most services remain operational and that a 3.5% pay rise—higher than other healthcare workers—is recommended but stalled by Stormont budget disagreements. He also pointed out less than a quarter of the medical workforce supported the strike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02f2eb3f1d39ebdf