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More than 100,000 public sector workers across the country have commenced industrial action today, following previous threats of a work-to-rule. This widespread action is expected to impact various public services.

The Drumcree parade dispute remains unresolved, entering its fourth day. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated he will not intervene, while loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, an advisor to the Portadown District Orange Lodge, has called for police to use 'proportionate force' to allow the march to proceed. This comes as Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has criticised the plans.

In other news, approximately 18,000 homes and businesses are without power due to recent stormy conditions. Fears are also being raised regarding the future of a midwifery-led service in Cork, and new research indicates a significant increase in ADHD medication reimbursements over the past decade.

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Public Sector Workers Commence Industrial Action

Over 100,000 public sector workers have begun industrial action today, following earlier threats of a work-to-rule, which is expected to cause disruptions across various services.

The Irish Times Over 100,000 public sector workers to begin industrial action on Wednesday ↗

Drumcree Standoff Continues as Taoiseach Declines Intervention

The Drumcree crisis has entered its fourth day with no breakthrough, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin has informed Sinn Féin that he will not get involved. Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, acting as an advisor to the Portadown District Orange Lodge, has called for police to use 'proportionate force' to allow the Orange Order march to proceed down Garvaghy Road, a move criticised by Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy.

The Irish Times No breakthrough in Drumcree crisis as Taoiseach tells Sinn Féin he won’t… ↗
TheJournal.ie Drumcree March Standoff Enters Fourth Day ↗
The Irish Times Jamie Bryson profile: the unelected loyalist central to the drama ↗

Thousands Without Power Following Storms

Approximately 18,000 homes and businesses are experiencing power outages as repair work is underway, after a night of strong winds and heavy rain caused trees to fall and prompted several Yellow weather warnings.

The Irish Times 18,000 homes and businesses without power as repairs get under way ↗
TheJournal.ie Thousands Without Power After Storms ↗

Fears for Future of Cork Midwifery Service

Expectant mothers in Cork have been informed of changes to the Domino service at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), raising concerns about the future of the midwifery-led service.

Irish Examiner Fears for future of midwifery-led service in Cork ↗

ADHD Medication Reimbursements Quadruple in Decade

New research reveals a fourfold increase in the number of patients receiving reimbursements for ADHD medication over the past ten years, with the most significant growth observed among individuals aged 16 to 34.