Fórsa’s Ukraine Appeal has tipped €225,000, in an incredible show of solidarity from our members and branches. You can still donate today and any day over the long weekend.

The State has been accused of “making a mess” out of the Covid bonus payment and rendering it “unacceptable and unworkable” according to The Times.

The Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland has sent to the Foreign Affairs Department a list of Irish companies which she claims continue to trade with Russia. Read more on that here. Meanwhile fears are growing around the State’s capacity to house Ukrainian refugees in hotels.

An Irish journalist working as a Fox News cameraman, has sadly been killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Almost two out of three female executives in Galway believe the level of gender equality in Galway is positive, but more progress is needed. That's according to a study by the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

Consumers have been warned that the “astronomical” increase in the cost of domestic energy announced by one of the State’s leading providers will be replicated by other companies.

Zen

The world is very heavy, so dogs bring you zen as a 30 second break from reality. It’s a cinematic masterpiece.

Have a good day folks. Enjoy the bank holiday.