Live updates: Widespread disruption as major public sector strike begins ↗
Front page leadIreland is experiencing widespread disruption as a major public sector strike, the largest since 2009, gets underway.
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The main news on TheJournal.ie concerns a large-scale public sector strike in Ireland, with live updates and explanations. Other top stories include a murder investigation in Waterford believed to be linked to a drugs gang, and a headline about Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis. An opinion piece on the…
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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.
Pope Leo passes 'calm' night after surgery to remove lung cancer tumour ↗
Pope Leo is reported to have had a calm night following surgery to remove a lung cancer tumor.
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.
Opinion: 'Government arrogance landed us here' regarding strike ↗
An opinion piece by Peadar Tóibín argues that government actions and arrogance have led to the current public service strike.
Russell Brand trial begins in London on rape and sexual assault charges ↗
The trial of Russell Brand, facing charges of rape and sexual assault, has commenced in London.
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