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Huge march for the nurses but serious concerns over proposed deal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Video coverage of nurses march on Sat 9th Feb 2019 In the aftermath of the huge march (Sat 9th Feb 2019) in support of the nurses on Saturday the government suddenly found a pay deal it could put on the table, leading to the INMO suspending the strike until that deal is discussed and voted on. According to RTE the suggested deal, which some nurses have expressed strong reservations about, would see a "new grade being created including the Enhanced Nurse Practice Grade which is a pay scale that is higher than the existing scale, by an average €2,000 to €2,500 – around 7% - and will range from €35,806 to €45,841 per annum. Nurses would be eligible to apply for the enhanced grade after four years' service." Caption: The complete footages of the thousand who marched through Dublin to Stand with Nurses & Midwives in their struggle to protect the health service and win pay parity. This march takes place ahead of next weeks escalation of the strike as the government cont |