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Thousands of Irish public sector workers are to begin a national work-to-rule protest at the appalling condition of the economy. From tomorrow they have pledged to leave their Bookface accounts alone and to stay off Twitter while at work. They're hoping that the massive increase in efficiency within the sector will help to get the country moving again.

Understandably their managers are more than a little upset. "I've spent years of my life trying to encourage as many people as I can to do as little as possible" said one "and this is how the fuckers repay me?"

The Union for Senior Public Area Service Managers has held a ballot for strike action. "Our members won't take this lying down" said their shop steward. "It seriously undermines their position and their potential for future employment."

Pundits are suggesting that the work-to-rule will last less than a week as the lure of the internet and 2 hour lunch-breaks proves irresistible.