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Job activation assurances sought
by Bernard Harbor
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Promoted COs union subs reminder
by Bernard Harbor
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Unions highlight tips deficit
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
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Admin grades survey planned
by Roisin McKane
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Women and girls strategy meeting
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
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Automation must not undermine services
by Bernard Harbor
 

Management in the civil and public service should work with unions to ensure that the introduction of new technologies does not lead to job losses or poorer services.

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Clerical staff hit hard in housing
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
 

Clerical and administrative staff are among the groups hardest hit by the cost of housing, which has risen much faster than incomes, according to a new report from the Nevin Economic Research Institute.

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PSSA: Nurses’ recommendation closely watched
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa is studying the detail of last week’s Labour Court recommendation regarding the nurses' dispute, and will also want to see the outcome of further talks on a proposed new nurses’ contract before fully assessing any implications for other civil and public service grades.

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Parental leave bill stumbles on
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Legislation to extend unpaid parental leave from 18 to 26 weeks and increase the child’s qualifying age from eight to 12 years has again been backed by the Government after it appeared to have withdrawn support.

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Public supports free childcare
by Hazel Gavigan
 

Two-thirds of Irish adults believe free childcare should be available to all, according to an annual study conducted by Early Childhood Ireland.

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Women’s media placed in spotlight
by Hazel Gavigan
 

An evening surrounding the theme of women in media and politics will be hosted by Women On Air in Dublin on 6th March – two days before international women’s day.

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