Workers in the public service and elsewhere have been urged by the Government to resume remote working unless it’s necessary for them to attend the workplace in person.

The transition to a zero-carbon economy will lead to the phasing out of some occupations, together with new employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs.

A special sub-committee of the civil service General Council is set to be established to help drive the transition to access for civil servants to the State’s industrial relations bodies over the course of 2022.

Ireland’s social welfare structure must change to match pay-related payments common in many European countries, according to ICTU general secretary Patricia King.

Fórsa has lodged six claims in relation to career progression and annual leave issues in the newly established Legal Aid Board departmental council.

Fórsa is seeking completion of the amalgamation of grades, as outlined in the civil service management’s modernisation plan.

The annual general meeting of Fórsa’s Conservation Rangers branch has unanimously passed a motion calling for all necessary steps to be taken to advance a grading review in light of wider and increased responsibilities over the last 10-15 years.