Ashley Connolly
Ashley Connolly is a senior official in Fórsa, a trade union representing public service workers in Ireland. Recently, she has been involved in a dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding staffing levels and pay structures, highlighting the need for improved conditions for healthcare staff amid ongoing pressures in the healthcare system.
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Ashley Connolly said the decision was made to stand down industrial action to allow time to consider the proposals.
Healthcare unions agree to suspend industrial action – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-30
Fórsa’s Ashley Connolly said the hospital’s actions suggested 'a complete disregard' for the industrial action.
Talks continue late at WRC between HSE and unions to avert nationwide work-to-rule by 80,000 staff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Ashley Connolly of Fórsa said the escalation was due to reports from the union’s members they were being instructed to continue to book agency staff across a wide range of grades and roles during the planned industrial action.
Staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Co Louth to strike for 24 hours next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27Ashley Connolly signed a letter from Fórsa addressing the industrial action.
Unions to serve notice of industrial action on HSE next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06