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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 46 MIN

Tuesday 12 May: Ambulance Strike: Ireland’s Health System Under Strain

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The National Ambulance Service rejects claims its strike action has put patients at risk, saying pay has not kept pace with increased responsibilities. We look at whether talks should resume or if Government intervention is needed.Elsewhere, hospital delays continue in the Mid-West, while questions grow over tighter budget controls and possible spending cuts in 2026.In the UK, Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure amid ministerial resignations and calls for his resignation.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Martin Daly TD, Fianna FáilGeorge Lawlor TD, LabourGeorge Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent, Irish TimesNiamh Griffin, Health Correspondent, Irish ExaminerMark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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