Local school secretaries and caretakers are continuing strike action later today. There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week. They're seeking access to public sector pensions and other entitlements.
Leitrim Councillor Gary Prior has been a school caretaker at Aughnasheelin National School for the past 11 years. He says the issue needs to be resolved in the coming days: