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Friday, 2 October 2026 16:16

A national protest is taking place on Wednesday, October 14th.

A midlands dentist says staffing and funding issues are the key reasons behind incoming industrial action later this month.

Irish Dental Association members have voted to join the planned public sector national protest on Wednesday, October 14th.

95% of IDA members who voted backed continuing the public service pay dispute.

Dr. Orry Torsney, of Central Park Dental in Mullingar says there a number of reasons for the protest taking place:

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