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October 12, 2026

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Ministers are making a final attempt to prevent a nationwide public sector strike scheduled for Wednesday. They are already behind the curve: more than 23,000 members of the TUI union began their own industrial action today. It is a familiar rhythm of late-night offers and calculated walkouts that the coalition is finding difficult to disrupt. The Department of Education has paused plans to lengthen the school day for junior infants after officials requested actual evidence that the change was necessary. Meanwhile, an investigation found two maternity hospitals provide no mental health services to pregnant women and new mothers, though a new specialist unit has been confirmed for St Vincent’s. It is expected to open in several years.

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The Irish government is making a final push to prevent a nationwide public sector strike planned for Wednesday. Meanwhile, over 23,000 members of the TUI union have already commenced industrial action today due to an ongoing pay dispute.

The Irish Times: Government makes desperate late push to avert public sector strike on Wednesday

The Irish government is making a final attempt to prevent a public sector strike scheduled for Wednesday.

TheJournal.ie: Over 23,000 TUI members commence industrial action today amid pay dispute

More than 23,000 members of the TUI union have begun industrial action today due to an ongoing pay dispute.

Irish Examiner: Public sector strike begins on Wednesday - here's what you need to know

A nationwide public sector strike is set to commence on Wednesday, and this report outlines the essential information.

An investigation reveals that two maternity hospitals are not providing mental health services to pregnant women and new mothers, with more than half of regional hospitals operating below capacity. Separately, a mother and baby psychiatric unit has been confirmed for St Vincent’s Hospital, though its opening is several years away.

TheJournal.ie: Two maternity hospitals not providing mental health services

An investigation reveals that two maternity hospitals are not providing mental health services to pregnant women and new mothers, with more than half of regional hospitals operating below capacity.

TheJournal.ie: Mother and baby psychiatric unit confirmed for St Vincent’s — but it's years…

A mother and baby psychiatric unit has been confirmed for St Vincent’s Hospital, but its opening is several years away.

Officials in the Department of Education have contacted the Department of Children requesting 'stats or costings' to support the argument for 'restricting' the reduced day length for junior infant classes, pausing previous plans after "push back".

Irish Examiner: Junior primary school day lengths paused after 'push back'

Officials in the Department of Education have contacted the Department of Children requesting 'stats or costings' that would support the argument for 'restricting' the reduced day length for junior infant classes.

A Garda investigation has been launched after the body of a woman in her 40s was discovered in Wexford. Separately, a woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a car in Roscommon.

Irish Examiner: Garda investigation launched after body of woman found in Wexford

An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman in her 40s was discovered in Wexford.

TheJournal.ie: Pedestrian in her 70s dies after being hit by car in Roscommon

A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a car in Roscommon.

BreakingNews.ie: Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Co. Roscommon

A pedestrian, in their 70s, has died after being struck by a car while crossing the street in County Roscommon.

BreakingNews.ie: Garda investigation launched after body of woman found in Wexford

An Garda Síochána has opened an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in Wexford.

Former swimming coach George Gibney is set to be sentenced for sex abuse and attempted rape charges.

TheJournal.ie: George Gibney: Ex-swimming coach to be sentenced for sex abuse and attempted…

Former swimming coach George Gibney is set to be sentenced for charges of sex abuse and attempted rape.

A postmortem examination of Niamh Flatley is expected to influence a legal case concerning alleged toxins at Castlehyde.

The Irish Times: Postmortem on Niamh Flatley will influence legal case over alleged toxins

A postmortem examination of Niamh Flatley is expected to impact a legal case concerning alleged toxins at Castlehyde.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is evaluating the possibility of public funding for the drug Mounjaro, citing its potential for transformative benefits.

TheJournal.ie: HSE to consider public funding for Mounjaro as benefits could be…

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is considering public funding for the drug Mounjaro, citing its potentially transformative benefits.

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