A new 25 million euro investment will see over 850 new nursing posts created in Irish hospitals this year.
The plans are being unveiled by the Health Minister today, in an effort to alleviate the overcrowding crisis.
The Irish Nurses' and Midwives' Organisation - which is holding its annual conference this week - has repeatedly warned of the danger it poses to both patients and staff.
Minister Stephen Donnelly says he wants to build on the record recruitment in the last three years - but Labour's Health Spokesperson, Duncan Smith isn't convinced...
