This piece by Martin Wall, published on Sunday, outlines how the WRC and the Labour Court have expressed strong concern about a lack of engagement before the Government launched its new plan on collective bargaining rights last November.  

Elsewhere, the ICTU issued a statement on Monday evening to condemn the continued blocking of Irish-funded maternity care from entering the Gaza strip.

Meanwhile, citing both ICTU and Ibec's concerns, Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status describing them as "deeply troubling."

On the cost of living, Charlie Weston writes in the Indo that consumers "could be in line for a cut in energy prices this year due a fall in wholesale gas costs" while pointing out that Irish households are paying an average of €360 more for their electricity than the average across Europe. 

Finally, Ireland’s exposure to extreme weather is set to increase as latest research by Europe’s climate analysts shows underlying conditions worsening. 

Your Zen this morning is a stunning performance of Sinéad O'Connor's Troy by everyone's new favourite Kerrywoman, Jessie Buckley. 

Have a lovely day.

NS