Today's news
by Hazel Gavigan

The Indo reports on an extension of a Ryanair pilot ballot for potential industrial action in a row over workplace perks.

 

While its not so good news for house hunters. A new ESRI report says people will find it harder to get a mortgage and tougher to find a home after a think-tank dramatically slashed its projection for new builds. They also found the Government don't have room for tax cuts in this years budget. 

 

Head of child and family agency Tusla has warned staff, via email, to expect “further adverse media and political commentary for the agency” this week. It comes ahead of the publication today of a report sparked by the agency’s handling of a file pertaining to claims made against Garda Sergeant Maurice McCabe. 

 

Amazon yesterday announced the creation of 1000 jobs in Ireland, comprising of high skilled roles such as engineering positions and technical management posts.  

 

Men who were convicted of engaging in same-sex sexual activity prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality 25 years ago will receive an apology in the Dáil and Seanad today.

 

US President Donald Trump has said he would not allow the United States to become a "migrant camp" as his administration faced a barrage of criticism for separating immigrant children from their parents at the US-Mexico border.

 

In true Beyoncé style, she dropped a brand new album with absolutely no advanced warning or promotion last Saturday. This time she's collaborated with husband Jay-Z, releasing The Carters, Everything Is Love after her concert in London. Unless you're subscribed to the couple's own music streaming site, 'Tidal' you can't currently listen to the full record. But fans are assured it'll be available across all platforms shortly. If you can't wait until then (I know the excitement is killing you) here's one of the nine tracks. Just be wary, the language may not be considered office friendly. 

 

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