I'm just not buying it
by Bernard Harbor

Our latest web report on public sector pay was picked up in the Paper of Record, while the Indo put a slightly different spin on the story. Here's the original piece.

 

Elsewhere, Siptu took all three points at the Labour Court, which has ruled that Kildare care workers can continue to wear football jerseys.

 

I fear it'll be some years before we stop hearing about that €1.8 million Oireachtas printer. The Journal unearths a separate €2 million printing contract this morning, while Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy chips in too. Enough!

 

Responding to concerns that our tax take leans too heavily on a few corporations, Leo Varadkar tells us that property boom-related income will help shore it up. Hope you're as reassured as me.

 

And cue conflicted parents as strengthened fire safety requirements are put on ice for fear they'll put many crèches out of business.

 

Meanwhile in England, Hillsborough families are reeling from the acquittal of the police chief in charge on that fateful day. Also in the UK, the Communications Workers Union has lost its appeal against a court injunction blocking a strike because of ballot procedures.

 

The great Hollywood choreographer Busby Berkeley was born on this day in 1895. Zen brings you highlights of his amazing Kaleidoscopic Dance from 1933's Footlight Parade.

 

Trip the light fantastic this weekend.

 

Bernard

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