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Remote work talks get underway
by Bernard Harbor
 

Talks on a long-term framework for ‘blended working’ in the civil service got underway last Friday (24th September) and intensified this week. 

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Local council performance peaks, despite Covid
by Bernard Harbor
 

Local authorities improved their performance in a range of areas last year, despite a reduction in revenue and severe strains on resources caused by the pandemic.

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Fire staff shortages referred to safety authority
by Mehak Dugal
 

Fórsa has this week raised concerns about ongoing staff shortages in Dublin fire brigade with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), after Workplace Relations Commission talks aimed at alleviating staffing problems collapsed last Monday.

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HRA hours process resumes post-summer
by Bernard Harbor
 

The independent body established to make recommendations on the implementation of a Government commitment to resolve the issue of the so-called ‘Haddington Road hours’ resumed work this month, following the summer break.

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Childcare should be an affordable public service
by Mark Corcoran
 

Childcare is an essential public service that should be properly funded by the State, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has said.

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Housing costs hike living wage
by Róisín McKane
 

The living wage has reached €12.90 an hour, well above the official statutory minimum wage of €10.20. That’s because rent increases, transport and energy costs have pushed the measure up by 60 cent in the last year, according to the Living Wage Technical Group.

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Ireland lags on employment for disabled
by Mark Corcoran
 

Ireland has the fourth lowest rate of employment in the European Union among people with a disability, according to a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). 

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