The Irish Times editorial describes the deal as a "predictable compromise" that members should "grab with both hands." I spoke to Matt Cooper on Today FM's The Last Word on Friday evening, alongside Business Post editor Daniel McConnell.
Elsewhere, the Indo reports that the introduction of statutory sick leave has led to many retailers experiencing an increase in sick leave taken by staff, and complaining that some employees are treating the new benefit as “additional holiday leave”.
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I've really been enjoying John Francis Flynn's latest album, Look Over The Wall, See The Sky. This track is, all at once, moody, defiant, celebratory and wild. The way you would be when you're Within a Mile of Dublin.