Disability workers 'will not back down' from strike action, charities warn 

The Cheshire Ireland centre in Waterford. Cheshire Ireland CEO Theresa Anderson said section 39 workers provide essential services for the state.

Disability workers will not back down from strike action this time if promises on a government pay deal remain unfilled again, services and support organisation Cheshire Ireland has said.

Thousands of people work for similar charities but although working on contract for the HSE, their pay is lower than directly-employed HSE staff.