Union leaders are meeting following Wednesday’s nationwide strike, which disrupted schools and hospital appointments across Ireland. Further strike action is planned for 21 October as the pay dispute continues.

Union leaders are meeting following Wednesday’s nationwide strike, which disrupted schools and hospital appointments across Ireland. Further strike action is planned for 21 October as the pay dispute continues.
Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire in Birchwood, Waterford City.
Four family members have died, while two children remain critically ill in hospital.
Our thoughts are with the family and the Waterford community.