Protest rallies are planned in Dublin and Clare today, in opposition to the downgrading of local transport and health services.
In Dublin, a petition has been signed by 2,000 people in opposition to plans by Dublin Bus to downgrade services to the northside. A protest rally will take place this afternoon.
Meanwhile in Clare, locals will highlight their anger at the downgrading of services at Ennis General Hospital with a protest later today.
The HSE plans to move the hospital's high-dependency unit moving to the Midwestern Regional Hospital in Limerick from March 1.
All 12 election candidates for the Clare constituency have been invited to attend the protest.