Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.

Admin and clerical staff at the child and family agency are starting a work-to-rule action today in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.

Around 5 thousand people in community and voluntary sector were due to start industrial action today.

They say they'll respond to any "life at risk" calls despite the industrial action.

Councillor Peggy Nolan says the current demands on retained firefighters are simply unacceptable.

Strike action will take place if issues are not resolved.

A number of picket lines were observed at IWA branches across the country.

Up to 400 personal assistants for the Irish Wheelchair Association began the action today