Public service workers across the country are set to strike next Wednesday, with disruption expected across hospitals, schools and Government services as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
The Labour Party says its TDs will not cross the picket line at Leinster House and is calling on other politicians to do the same.
The issue has also been raised at the Oireachtas Business Committee, with some Opposition TDs arguing that Dáil business should not go ahead while staff are on strike.
The industrial action follows a work-to-rule involving more than 100,000 public sector workers, with unions seeking progress on pay and the Government under pressure to resolve the dispute.
Deputy Ged Nash joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.
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