A major public sector strike has begun across Ireland today, with over 300,000 workers causing widespread disruption to schools, hospitals, local authorities, and government services. Unions are calling it the largest mobilisation of their members in a generation, following the failure of recent pay talks.

Irish Examiner: Live: Public sector strike hits schools and hospitals

A nationwide public sector strike has begun, impacting schools, hospitals, local authorities, and government services across Ireland. Follow live updates on the disruption.

TheJournal.ie: Live updates: Widespread disruption as major public sector strike begins

Ireland is experiencing widespread disruption as a major public sector strike, the largest since 2009, gets underway.

The Irish Times: Public sector strikes begin with largest mobilisation in a generation

Siptu states that the public sector strikes beginning today represent the largest mobilisation of its members in a generation, with Fórsa's general secretary deeming comments on pay discussions promising but insufficient to call off further strikes.

BreakingNews.ie: Public services disrupted as 300,000 workers strike

Disruption to public services is expected as more than 300,000 workers begin a strike today, potentially marking the start of a period of industrial action.

BreakingNews.ie: Schools shut and hospital services hit by mass strike

Schools and hospital services are being impacted as a nationwide public sector strike begins, affecting government services across Ireland.

TheJournal.ie: FactCheck: Public sector pay increases vs. cost of living

This article examines whether recent public sector pay increases have kept pace with the rising cost of living.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into a fatal house fire in Waterford City that killed a family. Homes have been raided, and investigators suspect a local drugs gang is behind the firebomb attack, with neighbours expressing shock.

Irish Examiner: Garda raid homes after firebomb attack kills family

Gardaí have raided homes in response to a firebomb attack that killed members of a Waterford family, with tributes now paid to the victims.

TheJournal.ie: Murder investigation in Waterford: Drugs gang believed behind attack

Investigators in Waterford suspect a local drugs gang was responsible for an attack that resulted in the deaths of four family members.

The Irish Times: Waterford family's deaths linked to local drugs gang

Gardaí believe the deaths of a Waterford family in a petrol bomb attack are connected to a local drugs gang, with neighbours describing being repelled by flames and the estate being in shock.

Irish Examiner: Waterford murders: Gardai probe drugs link

Gardaí are investigating a potential link between drugs and a fire that claimed four lives in Waterford.

Concerns about data security have been raised after the identity of a Garda whistleblower was leaked, following a previous data breach two weeks prior.

Irish Examiner: Leaked Garda identity sparks data breach concerns

A Garda whistleblower's identity was leaked two weeks after a data breach, raising further concerns about sensitive information security.