In other news, research by NUI Galway this year revealed that one in ten employees in Ireland have experienced workplace bullying, but reports of the experience of junior political staff - suffering at the hands of the politicians they work for - suggests the problem is even more prevalent in Leinster House.
Elsewhere, it's reported that members of the IMO have commenced a ballot for strike action over pay, while the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, says he wants he wants a public service pay deal that recognises "both the worth of the public service and budgetary realities."
Your moment of Zen this morning is a recommendation for the new film anthology, Small Axe by Steve McQueen, which kicked off last night with Mangrove. Small Axe continues next Sunday night with Lovers Rock.
Wear a coat this week, weather's not looking great, but I still hope you have a good one.