Fórsa has sought and received official confirmation that civil service employers must abide by an agreed ‘return to work safety protocol’ as staff go back to workplaces after working remotely during the Covid-19 crisis.

Increasing number of workers could struggle with childcare problems in the coming weeks as employees migrate back to workplaces after working remotely.

Fórsa has published new advice for workers who will be working remotely in the medium or long-term.

Fórsa’s civil service division has paid tribute to Peter Kennedy, a long-time activist and member of the Civil Service No.1 branch executive, who died tragically earlier this month.

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) has said staff should continue to take annual leave as civil and public service employees continue to work remotely during the Covid-19 crisis.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for a massive fiscal stimulus, with public investment across a range of public service and infrastructure projects.