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Union seeks face coverings rule
by Hazel Gavigan
 

A suite of safety measures has been rolled out in local authorities across the country to protect staff and service users from contracting Covid-19.

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August Covid guidance remains in place
by Róisín McKane and Bernard Harbor
 

Public health Covid-19 guidelines were tightened last month, following an increase of coronavirus cases.

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Strong appetite for remote work – survey
Younger workers face particular challenges
by Róisín McKane
 

The experience of remote working during the Covid-19 emergency has demonstrated that work can be carried out remotely in ways that are productive and cost-effective, all while being attractive to employers and their staff.

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Over 3,000 water workers fear for their future
by Bernard Harbor
 

More than 3,000 local authority staff working in water services have raised fears about their jobs and the continued public ownership of Ireland’s water services after senior civil servants were reported to have advised the new local government minister Darragh O'Brien to transfer local council water operations to Irish Water.

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Asthma Society provides return-to-work advice
by Hazel Gavigan
 

The Asthma Society of Ireland has launched a host of new resources designed to support people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in returning to work safely.

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