Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection Heather Humphreys said there are now 200 remote working hubs across the country, and Government is looking at subsidising these, with an announcement expected shortly. 

A pregnant State employee with underlying health conditions who self-isolated to avoid Covid-19 on medical advice was not entitled to special leave on full pay, the Workplace Relations Commission has ruled.

The Times reports on the move by the Sisters of Charity to rezone its Merrion Road site, less than two years after the closure of a nursing home and convalescent home at the campus led to big job losses. 

RedFM reports on the schools secretaries campaign.

RTÉ reports on findings from Barnardos that show the harsh impact food poverty is having on families and children.

The Irish Wheelchair Association has been ordered to pay compensation to two workers who were not paid for the hours they were asleep during “sleepover” shifts.

And finally children between the ages of 12 and 15 are set to be offered Covid-19 booster vaccinations.

Zen

Dolly brings us our zen today, on the 42^nd birthday of 9 to 5.

Have a good day folks.