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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 and ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

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 project to ...

15 Mar 2025 at 11:34

National News

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 quite ...

04 Apr 2025 at 16:18

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

Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people in Waterford 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 ...

15 Jun 2022 at 17:53

Northern Ireland

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 ...

06 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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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 ...

20 May 2022 at 15:59

National News

Ex-safety boss: Twitter not adhering to app store rules would be ‘catastrophic’

Failure to adhere to Apple and Google’s app store guidelines would be “catastrophic” for Twitter, the firm’s former trust and safety chief has said. The company’s new owner Elon Musk has claimed he strongly supports free ...

19 Nov 2022 at 05:22

National News

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 ...

06 Oct 2021 at 16:12

National News

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

National News

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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Top of the crops! Ireland all set to host World Potato Congress later this month

Ireland may have a long association with the potato but it will only have the honour of hosting the World Potato Congress for the first time later this month. The Irish Potato Federation (IPF) has ...

16 May 2022 at 16:21

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Ex-minister backs calls for government support for firms affected by US tariffs

Former minister for foreign affairs and trade Simon Coveney has said the government should be willing to put supports in place for workers and firms affected by US tariffs. Mr Coveney, who ...

05 Apr 2025 at 17:45

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