Kerry Public Sector Workers on Their Strike – October 15th, 2026

Thousands of public sector and civil service staff in Kerry joined yesterday’s nationwide protest which saw over 300,000 take part. The one-day strike is as a result of an ongoing pay dispute with the government.
David Nelligan spoke to protesting union members outside Áras an Chontae in Tralee while Mark Lynch heard from workers taking part in a picket at University Hospital Kerry.