Dublin Fire Brigade fighting gorse fire in the Dublin MountainsFirefighters and paramedics have been fighting the fires since around 2am on Thursday.
Criticism of Government over ambulance strikes is 'very dishonest', Taoiseach saysToday's strike is expected to be followed by a 48-hour stoppage from May 19th and a 72-hour stoppage from May 26th
Striking ambulance workers ‘prepared for the long haul’Siptu and Unite union members at the National Ambulance Service are taking part in a 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay.