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Public sector on strike

Live updates Ireland's biggest strike in 17 years is underway - here's the latest Opinion A teacher on why she's on the picket line Everything you need to know about today's strike as widespread closures hit public services Have recent public sector pay increases outstripped the spiralling cost of living?

Murder investigation in Waterford

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FactCheck: Have recent public sector pay increases outstripped the spiralling cost of living?

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