Fórsa, which represents staff at the state forestry company Coillte, has said the current legislation governing tree-felling licences, and the appeals process that operates as part of the legislation, pose an existential threat to the survival of the company and the industries that rely on timber supply.

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

Fórsa members employed in the aviation sector have commenced a grassroots lobbying campaign aimed at securing greater State and political support for the industry, which has been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

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.