Speaking at the Health Conference, CEO of the HSE Bernard Gloster said hospital managements around the country would be starting to ask staff over the coming 24 hours to alter their work arrangements that weekend to allow service provision to be closer to weekday levels. You can read the full story HERE. Fórsa has called on management at the HSE for "timely engagement" in relation to members working on a voluntary basis and a possible seven day roster. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is due to speak at the Health conference this morning.

A suggestion by Minister of State at the Department of Health Anne Rabbitte that parents of children with special needs who are awaiting HSE assessments might be reimbursed for private consultations if current targets are not met has been condemned at the Fórsa Health and Welfare conference in Galway.

Organised criminals, along with far-right figures, are playing a role in recent anti-immigrant protests, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said. Mr Harris made the remarks in response to sustained questioning from the Policing Authority on the Garda’s policing of anti-immigrant demonstrations around the country in recent weeks.

Water pressure should be returning to normal at tens of thousands of properties across Dublin following repairs to a major main, but those affected by the issue are being advised to let their taps run to flush out any discolouration.

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On this day in 1975 "Rhinestone Cowboy" was released by Glen Campbell (Billboard Song of the Year, 1975). Happy Friday!