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Ambulance workers in Ireland plan to strike starting Monday, but emergency coverage will be maintained. The dispute revolves around proposed changes to staffing and work rules in the National Ambulance Services modernization push. Paramedics, emergency techs, and advanced paramedics have rejected deal proposals twice, citing concerns about job evolution and safety in the new setup. The HSE insists these changes are necessary for service upgrades, offering raises on top of the public sector pay deal. Both sides are entrenched, with unions urging real talks and the HSE advocating for official negotiations. The strike may impact response times.

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