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Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

..."It’s been reported that while the employer will pay for your leave for domestic violence, there will be a clawback and GOVERNMENT will pay that. "The reason why employers will be asked to pay for it is so that you get that payment in your next payroll,...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:44

National News

Accusation of 'racism towards Russian people' among latest complaints rejected by BAI

...to have "expertise and personal knowledge of Russia and was an appropriate person to discuss the approach by the Russian GOVERNMENT and army". The broadcaster also rejected any claim of racism and stated all coverage of the war has been fair, and all...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:39

National News

No plans to extend energy support scheme for businesses – Donohoe

...duration, with the cost of 1.2 billion euro, which has been broadly welcomed, is a really significant intervention by the GOVERNMENT to back businesses and backdrops.” He ruled out a need to expand the scheme beyond six months. “I believe the scheme that...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:41

Northern Ireland

Irish Government can do more for Troubles victims, says former minister

The Irish GOVERNMENT can do more to look after Troubles victims living in the state, a former minister has said. Charlie Flanagan said there were ”gaps in the system” when it came to catering for the needs of those injured or bereaved in the conflict. The...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:38

National News

Mobility hubs and change to Ireland’s ‘car-centric mindsets’ needed, says OECD

...in particular the automobile industry – “reinforces car-centric mindsets, and may undermine the effectiveness of the Irish GOVERNMENT’s communication strategy in favour of sustainable transport systems”. It cited evidence that showed “car-centric”...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:00

National News

McEntee and Gardaí launch awareness campaign on phishing and ransomware attacks

Gardaí and the Irish GOVERNMENT have jointly launched a public awareness campaign on the risks of phishing and ransomware attacks. Launched yesterday (October 4) by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee alongside Minister of State Oisian Smyth and Assistant...

05 Oct 2022 at 12:40

National News

New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro

...2024. He did not divulge an estimated total cost, except to say it will be more than the 1.43 billion euro approved by the GOVERNMENT in 2018. Representatives from the NPHDB and the Department of Health appeared before the committee on Wednesday to give an...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:00

Arts & Entertainment

Russians helping themselves to Ukrainian artefacts constitiutes 'war crimes' - Ukrainian authorities

...from a Scythian king’s burial mound, in the Museum of Historical Treasures in Kyiv, Ukraine For the moment, Ukraine’s GOVERNMENT and its western backers supplying weapons are mostly focused on defeating Russia on the battlefield. But if and when peace...

09 Oct 2022 at 12:22

National News

'We're going to stand up' - SIPTU promises industrial action on higher pay if necessary

...we will continue to do that. SIPTU members are not going to beg anymore from employers, we are not going to beg from the GOVERNMENT anymore, we’re going to stand up and defend our livelihoods. "We are not going to have a situation where our members are...

06 Oct 2022 at 10:59

National News

Government ‘pleased’ at unions’ acceptance of revised public pay deal

The GOVERNMENT has welcomed the announcement that unions have voted overwhelmingly to accept the revised public service pay deal that commits to a phased 6.5% pay increase. All affiliated unions taking part in the ballot have voted in favour of the proposals,...

07 Oct 2022 at 15:04

National News

Politicians ‘may need to surprise people’ to resolve row over NI Protocol

...in relations between the EU and the UK could be possible. In London on Friday to attend a meeting of the British-Irish InterGOVERNMENTal Conference, Mr Coveney and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris offered a largely united front, expressing hope...

07 Oct 2022 at 19:08

National News

Stephen Donnelly announces the appointment of Professor Breda Smyth as Chief Medical Officer

...the health and wellbeing of the population of Ireland. “The Chief Medical Officer has a primary role in implementing cross-GOVERNMENT initiatives like Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare and I am excited by the challenge ahead. I am keen to use my term as Chief...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:18

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