Ireland’s Public-Sector Pay Dispute Puts Workforce Planning in Focus

On 14 October, approximately 300,000 public-sector workers took part in a nationwide strike over pay negotiations, affecting schools, healthcare and other services. The dispute has increased pressure on government and employers to address pay concerns while maintaining essential services and workforce stability. Employers and HR teams require workforce forecasting, recruitment analytics and skills planning to identify staffing gaps and manage employee capacity. HPC supports data-driven workforce planning and performance analytics; project fees are not publicly disclosed.