The largest public service strike in 15 years is taking place across the country today.
Hundreds of thousands of teachers, nurses, weather forecasters and government workers are taking to picket lines to protest.
The work stoppage was organised because of a dispute over a new public sector pay deal.
Public service unions claim the Government has failed to create a reasonable basis for negations of a new deal, accusing them of not taking into account the rising cost-of-living and inflation.
This is despite the Government committing €1.2 billion to a new public sector pay deal in Budget 2027.
The Impact
Schools and third-level institutes across the country have been shut as a result of the strike.
Delays are also expected in hospitals with thousands of routine appointments and procedures being cancelled.
Hospitals remain open for critical urgent care, but people are being urged to use emergency services responsibly.
Workers in local authorities will also be on the picket lines. This means bins in towns and cities won't be emptied and streets won't be cleaned.
Dublin City Council is urging people to bring their litter home with them today to prevent bins in the capital from overflowing.
Leinster House will also be shut for all of Wednesday.
Dáil and Seanad sittings have all been suspended alongside any Oireachtas Committee meetings.
The Government had initially pushed for the Dáil sitting to go ahead today, suggesting that unions grant workers a derogation.
All driving tests scheduled for today have had to be cancelled to allow Road Safety Authority staff to take part in the strike.
While Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann employees are not engaging in the work stoppage, drivers will not be allowed to cross picket lines which could lead to some delays.
Almost all court sittings will be cancelled as well.
The only exceptions are emergency domestic violence and childcare applications.
