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Pandemic bonus for frontline workers expected in next payroll

A bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to come through in their next payroll, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly welcomed developments ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

National News

Doctors begin balloting for industrial action following damning survey

Junior doctors across the country have begun balloting for industrial action following the release of concerning findings from a recent survey. In response, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said that it will consider various steps to have ...

12 Apr 2022 at 12:29

National News

Women make up less than 6% of Dublin Bus drivers

Dorota Dzikon loves working as a bus driver so much, she is encouraging her wife to join Dublin Bus too. Yet she remains one of the few women working for Dublin Bus, which has struggled for years to attract female drivers. Women make up less ...

31 Dec 2021 at 12:17

National News

New bank holiday dedicated to frontline staff may just be a one-off, report suggests

A new bank holiday dedicated to the hard work of frontline workers for their efforts during the pandemic may be a one-off event, rather than an annual day of rest. The Irish Independent reported that there is increasing consensus around ...

01 Nov 2021 at 14:11

National News

Extra bank holiday proposed for frontline workers

An extra bank holiday could be granted to frontline workers in recognition of the role played by them during the Covid-19 pandemic. Latest reports suggest the introduction of another bank holiday to the Irish working calendar is being ...

24 Sept 2021 at 11:36

National News

Bonus for frontline healthcare workers 'will happen' - Taoiseach confirms

A bonus for frontline healthcare workers to reward them for their efforts during the pandemic "will happen", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed. Speaking on RTE Radio 1 News at lunchtime on Wednesday, he confirmed the bonus would ...

02 Sept 2021 at 10:48

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Longford's Sarah Costello among frontline heroes in David Brophy's new national choir

Frontline workers from across the country have come together to form David Brophy's latest choir - The Frontline Choir - which will feature in an upcoming RTE series. Composer David Brophy, fresh from the success of his High Hopes ...

03 Sept 2021 at 00:36

National News

'Staff feel disrespected' - Nursing home workers call on govt to expedite Covid payment

Nursing home staff across Ireland are calling on the government to expedite a special pandemic recognition payment promised to frontline healthcare workers. Over 2,000 letters from private and voluntary nursing home staff around ...

11 Oct 2022 at 18:06

National News

Garda use of body cameras to be trialled this year as Harris introduces key legislation

Body-worn cameras for Gardaí will protect frontline officers and ensure the accurate recording of incidents nationwide. That's according to the Minister for Justice, Simon Harris, who is introducing key legislation on the use ...

01 Feb 2023 at 13:06

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PICTURES | Longford's frontline workers step up to new challenges

There’s no denying things have changed drastically in all walks of life over the past number of weeks, with absolutely everyone affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in some way, shape or form. Queues of people standing two ...

27 Apr 2020 at 09:00

Features

Longford nurse: ‘It is heartbreaking seeing patients so sick and not having their family members by their bedside’

New York is the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States and for Longford nurse Kathleen Devine, the last couple of months have been extremely tough. She explained, “Our cardiac unit was converted to a ...

03 May 2020 at 21:07

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PICTURES | Life will never be the same again: Longford's frontline workers speak out

30 Apr 2020 at 17:00

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