Fórsa members working in local authorities will commence a campaign of industrial action on 21^st and 22nd June, in an ongoing dispute with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) over their refusal to establish a job evaluation scheme. Read more on that here.

Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O'Brien has said he is confident the looming industrial disputes in the retained fire service and Uisce Éireann can be resolved.

Video games studio Gambrinous has signed up to be a living wage employer and to support a living wage floor for the wider games sector.

Waterford Castle Hotel has been ordered to pay €12,000 for the second unfair dismissal of a general manager in two years.

The Housing Commission is calling on young people aged 18-39 to participate in a survey designed to gain insight into the experience of purchasing and renting accommodation in Ireland.

Meanwhile, demand for new-build homes jumped 114% in May when compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from property listings website Daft.ie.

And finally, Ireland is to miss 2030 climate targets by wide margin, according to the EPA.

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As we head into this sunny bank holiday weekend here's a round up of activities on across the country.  Donna Summer also provides us with 'hot stuff' marking 44 years a banger today. 

Have a good weekend folks.