Northern Ireland nurses on strike over pay and conditions - 17 images

Nurses across Northern Ireland have taken to the picket lines over pay and safe staffing levels.

By Gemma Murray

Published 15th Dec 2022, 11:26 BST

Updated 20th Dec 2022, 16:47 BST

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) strike is the second in three years in the region, and the first involving nursing staff from England and Wales.

Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald

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Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald Photo: Presseye

Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action

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Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action Photo: presseye

Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action

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Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action Photo: presseye

Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action

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Nurses and NHS staff pictured at the Ulster Hospital, in Dundonald, where they are taking part in the UK wide strike action Photo: presseye

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