Fórsa General Secretary Kevin Callinan has said that a reestablishment of social dialogue, bringing together government, unions and employers, could resolve or improve issues where the government has failed, including childcare, education and housing.

The initial phase of the merger of the Garda National Technical Bureau (GNTB) with Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) has commenced with the announcement of the secondment of around 30 GNTB staff into FSI. The secondment is expected to take place shortly.

Reported cases of trauma at state prosecutor's office raises staff welfare concerns.

Irish companies that pilot or introduce a four-day working week will be able to seek support from 4DWI (Four Day Week Ireland), a new coalition of businesses, unions, environmentalists, academics and NGOs established to campaign for shorter working time in all sectors of the economy.