The CEO of the state's Housing Agency has said it would be a mistake for local authorities to become involved in building homes for low- and middle-income buyers as part of the Government’s proposed new affordable purchase scheme.
The Irish Examiner reported on Saturday that British Airways is refusing to offer pilots and other staff a new three-year salary package, citing an uncertain post-Brexit outlook in proposing a 12-month agreement instead. I expect we'll be hearing more of this type of news in the coming weeks and months.
Your moment of Zen today comes from an exhibition currently showing at the Dublin's RHA gallery, where Brian Eno's 77 Million Paintings installation is currently on show until the 24th February. The installation's focal point is a constantly changing visual (a selection of which can be seen in the pic above, click on the image for a brief tour of its visit to Madrid), with an accompanying soundtrack. The room is darkened and the effect is hypnotic. It's the type of exhibition that rewards lengthy and multiple visits (I've plans to go back again this week). The embedded clip below is the very soothing soundtrack.
But your Zen experience doesn't end there. Did you see the speech delivered by Jess Phillips MP (Birmingham Yardley LAB) during the debate on the Immigration Bill in the House of Commons last week?
You didn't?
Well in that case you're in for a treat.
In this analysis by Anne Perkins (which includes video of all the speeches mentioned here), the speech is praised for its "wit and authenticity." Perkins also tips the hat to speeches by MPs Mhairi Black and David Lammy along with Rutger Bregman – the Dutch historian who told Davos last month to "stop talking about philanthropy and start talking about taxes." Another viral sensation in case you missed it.