What services will be affected by the public sector strike and what will be closed?
Over 300,000 public sector workers in Ireland are set to strike for 24 hours following a breakdown in pay negotiations with the government. The industrial action is expected to cause widespread disruption to hospitals, schools, and public services.
Why it matters
This represents the largest industrial action in Ireland since the 2009 financial crisis, reflecting significant economic tension.
M ore than 300,000 public sector workers are due to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday, barring a last-minute intervention.
Employees are seeking a new public sector deal, with trade unions arguing that pay terms must be agreed before other issues are addressed.
An attempt by Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers to initiate talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) was swiftly rebuffed by union leaders on Monday , meaning the strike appears almost inevitable.
Here is what you need to know about the strike and its expected impact.
Much of Ireland’s public sector is set to go on strike on Wednesday in the biggest industrial action of its kind since the height of the financial crisis in 2009.
More than 300,000 workers including teachers, doctors, nurses and civil servants are due to take part.
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