Call for child protection career path
by Bernard Harbor
A HIQA report into the child and family agency Tusla’s management of child abuse claims has called on the agency to create “formal career-path mechanisms” as a matter of urgency.
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Action now likely over CHO stalling
by Bernard Harbor
Fórsa has said it will instruct HSE staff to cease cooperation with interim agreements for the implementation of community healthcare organisations (CHOs) before the end of July.
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Gender pay gap law setback
A Government decision to go back to the drawing board on legislation to compel employers to publish information on their gender pay gap means certain delays, and risks killing the initiative, Fórsa has said.
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Young Fórsa members struggling with rent
by Diarmaid Mac a Bhaird
Just under half of young Fórsa members are struggling to pay their rent, an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey has found. The survey into housing costs for union members under 35 also found that 45% of Fórsa members were either unhappy living at home or felt trapped in the rental market.
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Bill promises help with childcare costs
by Hazel Gavigan
Legislation supporting affordable childcare passed through the Oireachtas last week, just as an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) survey confirmed that most families struggle with childcare costs.
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