"As households across the country gather in their pyjamas to open presents and pour the first cup of Christmas morning tea or coffee, thousands of frontline and emergency workers are already clocking in. From junior doctors and firefighters to the engineers working behind the scenes to keep the lights on, the Irish Independent spoke to three people spending Christmas Day on duty about what it means to work through the festivities."
"From a firefighter and junior doctor to an operational manager - meet those who keep the country running on Christmas Day"
Households across the country gather in pyjamas to open presents and pour the first cup of Christmas morning tea or coffee. Thousands of frontline and emergency workers are already on duty on Christmas Day. Roles include junior doctors, firefighters, engineers and operational managers who maintain essential services and infrastructure. Engineers work behind the scenes to keep the lights on while medical and emergency staff respond to urgent needs. Three people spend Christmas Day on duty and describe what it means to work through the festivities, balancing service obligations with personal traditions.
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