Everything that will be affected by the public sector strike on Thursday

Public sector workers, including teachers, local authority staff, nurses and doctors, took part in the strike on October 14th.

A recent poll in the Sunday Independent newspaper found that an overwhelming majority of the public back the public sector workers.

The recent protest biggest day of national strike action since the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash.

It is likely that this week's strike will have the same effect, meaning some schools, local authority buildings, medical appointments will not operate for the day.

The planned strike coincides with the arrival of more than 50 heads of government to Dublin for the European Political Community summit.

Talks on an agreement were adjourned on Friday night with unions claiming the process had reached a "significant impasse".

The Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions met today
(Monday) and said the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the current dispute.

"Public service unions remain available for discussions and will meet the Government Appointed Group tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November," the unions said in a statement

"Preparations are now underway for a 24-hour work stoppage on Thursday 12 November.

"A rally in Dublin, alongside regional rallies, will mark the strike action and bring members together in support of a resolution.

"Unions will also discuss intensifying the current work-to-rule action and further industrial action beyond 12 November, as arrangements for the rallies continue."

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has requested that a Government-appointed group assist in the stalled pay talks.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers said: “I am disappointed that, despite intensive negotiations over the last 10 days public service pay discussions have not yet delivered an agreed outcome,” he said.

“I recognise the efforts of all parties over recent weeks and thank the WRC for its role in supporting these discussions.

“Government remains committed to agreeing a fair and credible pay deal for workers across the public service that is also affordable and sustainable for the country.”