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The Irish Times front page highlights significant public sector strikes in Ireland, a tragic petrol bomb attack in Waterford linked to a drugs gang, and a visit by Barack Obama to Belfast. Other stories include political calls for intervention in the strikes, questions about affected services, and…
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.
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.
Barack Obama told a Belfast event that democracy is not inevitable, while subtly criticising Donald Trump.
Unions are calling on the Taoiseach to intervene in an effort to prevent the ongoing public sector strike.
An explanation of the services that will be impacted and potentially closed due to the public sector strike.
A leader from a Jewish advocacy group has described the actions of Ireland players at football games against Israel as shameful.
A Dublin hairdresser is providing training in hair skills to recovering addicts and ex-prisoners.
A commentary suggests that the education system is fundamentally flawed and warns of future consequences.
A Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner states that the Republic was not a neutral player during the Troubles.
A person expresses that difficulties getting along with their husband's sisters are negatively impacting their marriage.
