That Drivetime clip is available here. Elsewhere, both the Irish Times and Irish Examiner editorialise on the public service pay dispute.

And while employer bodies, notably the Small Firms Association, maintain their dogged opposition to progress on the minimum wage, new ESRI research reveals that most of the minimum wage increases adopted since 2016 have had no impact on inflation. Meanwhile, Cantillon reports that the Tánaiste, on Monday, "appeared to concede that his planned income tax package in the upcoming budget would merely inflation-proof the budget rather than provide workers with a significant cut in the tax burden and more money in their pockets."

Elsewhere, whatever the Budget may deliver, about seven in 10 under-25s in the Republic are considering moving abroad in search of a better life, according to a new Red C survey. Housing, the cost of living and access to secure and well-paid employment are identified as key concerns for young people in the polling for the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). The young people are not the only ones considering departure.

Meanwhile, as AI companies retrench in fear of non-existent margins and investors who might never see a return (while peddling a Terminator explanation) the gig economy may be facing a reckoning at the hands of AI.

Your Zen this morning was suggested by Fórsa rep Cathal Kelly, who shared this link to Lyric FM's Vespertine programme. Ellen Cranitch devoted the 12th September episode of her excellent late-night programme to "a three-hour play list inspired by resistance, revolution and remembrance." Listening last night I was immediately encouraged by the opening track, Tom Waits and Marc Ribot's melancholy version of the Italian anti-fascist classic Bella Ciao. Also featured are Nina Simone, Hozier, Dinah Washington and Colm Mac Con Iomaire in a thoughtfully curated playlist. Thank you Cathal.

Have a great day.

NS