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Taoiseach urges union members to accept ‘fair’ public sector pay deal

The Taoiseach has urged union members to accept what he insisted was a “fair” agreement on public sector pay increases. Micheal Martin welcomed the 6.5% rise that was tabled by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) following lengthy talks between ...

30 Aug 2022 at 20:23

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Taoiseach hears DUP not interested in 'tinkering around the edges' approach to NI Protocol

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he has told the Taoiseach Micheál Martin that he is not interested in a “sticking plaster” approach to solving problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Taoiseach is in Belfast meeting with party leaders ...

20 May 2022 at 17:23

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Tax incentive proposals for remote workers 'lacks ambition' - union official

Proposed increased tax incentives towards the cost of utilities for people working from home have been labelled as "lacking ambition" by a union official. Laura Bambrick, head of social policy and employment affairs with the Irish Congress of ...

06 Oct 2021 at 16:12

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Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social Policy ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

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Campaigners urge Carlow public to protest this weekend over cost-of-living crisis

Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people from Carlow and across Ireland to take to the streets on Saturday in rallies protesting about the cost-of-living crisis. Demonstrations organised by the Cost of Living Coalition are ...

18 Jun 2022 at 09:53

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Campaigners urge Carlow public to protest this weekend over cost-of-living crisis

15 Jun 2022 at 19:53

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Minister announces partnership with historical institutions of Washington

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a partnership with Washington’s historical institutions to uncover and tell stories of shared history. During a visit to the Library of Congress in the US capital, Mr Lyons outlined the ...

15 Mar 2025 at 11:34

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Impact of tariffs on Irish businesses felt as early as this weekend – Ibec warns

The impact on Irish businesses and jobs from US tariffs will be felt immediately, including as early as this weekend, Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy has warned. According to Mr McCoy, demand for some Irish products will “drop ...

04 Apr 2025 at 16:18

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Heaton-Harris to brief US Congress members on Stormont return

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has travelled to Washington to update US Congress members on the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Mr Heaton-Harris will also use the trip to update US politicians on ...

06 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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Taoiseach hears DUP not interested in 'tinkering around the edges' approach to NI Protocol

20 May 2022 at 15:59

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Other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety, study finds

Odours from other people’s sweat may be able to help treat social anxiety, new research suggests. The study found that social anxiety was reduced when people underwent mindfulness therapy while exposed to what is ...

26 Mar 2023 at 18:38

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Government has shelved comprehensive plan for housing, says union chief

A leading trade unionist has accused the Government of shelving the comprehensive Housing Commission report, claiming that the group has been “disbanded”. Organisations from different sectors, representing ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:31

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