More than 300,000 public sector workers in the Republic of Ireland are on a 24-hour strike over pay, with further action planned for 21 October.
01Summary
- 01The strike involves nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, affecting schools and hospital appointments.
- 02A further strike is planned for 21 October, following a work-to-rule campaign by over 100,000 workers in September.
- 03Fórsa, Ireland's largest public service union, reported nearly 97% of members who voted were in favour of action.
- 04Minister Jack Chambers called the strike 'deeply disappointing' and warned of significant disruption to the economy.
- 05Teachers quoted by RTÉ said pay is insufficient to afford housing in Ireland without moving abroad.
02Why it matters
The strike will close many schools and cancel hospital appointments across the Republic of Ireland, affecting millions of citizens who rely on public services daily.
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