The HSE spent over 215 million euro on agency staff in the first seven months of this year.
According to freedom of information figures, it's 15.5 million euro more than in the same period in 2019.
The use of agency nurses and paramedics has increased significantly.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, says 800 agency nurses are being employed on a full-time basis every week.
Wicklow Wexford TD Calls On Oireachtas To Issue New Invitation To President Zelensky
This week marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
New Community Action Biodiversity Plan Announced For Roundwood
The plan promotes and celebrates the biodiversity within the village and its hinterland and provides a plan of action by which biodiversity can be enhanced.
Met Eireann Issues Status Yellow Wind Warning For Wicklow
Met Eireann has issued weather warnings for Sunday.
Retailer New Look Shutting Its Operations At Bridgewater Shopping Centre In Arklow
The High Court today approved the appointment of liquidators to oversee the winding down of the business and its assets.
BNM Recycling Workers In Wicklow Commence Strike Ballot Over Threat To Employment Conditions
SIPTU members employed in Bord na Móna (BNM) Recycling will commence a ballot for strike action in response to the threat to their terms and conditions of employment from a proposed privatisation of the company.
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