The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Government to immediately restore the pay of workers in HSE-funded bodies whose pay was cut in line with public servants during the economic crisis.

An ESRI study highlights the difficulties facing women wanting to work.

Telecoms group Eir, which was taken over by firms controlled by French billionaire Xavier Neil earlier in April, saw its sales dip by 2 per cent to €1.27 billion in the year end of June.

Fiona Redden in the Times takes a loot at what to expect in the 2019 budget.

The Irish Mirror did a first day on the job piece with new Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

Today's picture show high waves triggered by Typhoon Jebi are seen at a fishing port in Aki, Kochi Prefecture, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 4, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Today's zen goes to Beatrix Potter's story of Peter Rabbit which was first written for a five year old boy back this day in 1893. The story is a classic which made the big screen this year.