Other leading news today concerns Scouting Ireland, while the Peter McVerry Trust is reported to be in talks with the Government to give up ownership of some of its €160 million property portfolio, following a State bailout two years ago. Both are employments where Fórsa represents staff.

In Dublin news, city councillors have unanimously supported a motion for security to be deployed on Dart and bus services during evening hours. 

In UK news, the budget deficit surged in December as debt interest takes effect, while Politico reports that the British government has warned the country’s burgeoning private sector intelligence and security industry to stop doing work for hostile states like Russia, China and Iran. 

Zen 

Merriam-Webster defines passeggiata as "a traditional evening stroll in the central plaza by a town's residents," and if you've ever spent time in Italy you've probably seen it, or have even been part of it. In Spain and Latin America they call it the paseo. While an evening stroll on this island - at this time of year - is probably slightly more challenging, this article from the Huffington Post extols the virtues of this fine custom.

Have a great day. 

Niall Shanahan