Fórsa is calling for German-style income supports for aviation jobs. Amid ongoing restrictions on air travel, the union said that Ireland lacks a European-style joined up Government approach to ensure the survival of the aviation industry post-pandemic. An aviation income support scheme similar to the one in place in Germany has been proposed, which enables employers to reduce hours rather than laying off staff.

Elsewhere, Green Minister, Roderic O’Gorman is opposing DAA plans to lift planning restrictions on its new €320 million runway at Dublin Airport, describing as “unacceptable” the noise levels that local residents will be faced with if the planning restrictions are lifted.

Today marks 300 days of the Debenhams strike in pursuit of enhanced redundancy payments, as the Tánaiste recently told the former employees that Government has honoured its obligations to them and exhausted all avenues for a resolution.

In other news, this journal.ie article examines how the pandemic has opened people's minds on new ways of doing business. From remote working to a four-day week, Margaret Cox, director of the ICE group and a four-day week Ireland steering group member shares her company's experience with a hybrid model and reduced working time. 

The Irish Times Group has called for the introduction of State financial supports for journalism, news publishers’ technology investments and the home delivery of newspapers. In its submission to the 'Future of Media Commission', the company said public funding should be available for specific public service roles, such as court reporters, as well as training schemes and internships for early-career journalists. 

Meanwhile, all RTÉ staff earning over €40,000 a year are facing pay cuts of between 3% and 5% under the revised terms of a "stability agreement" which is now set to be put to staff for ballot.

In the US, nominations for the Golden Globe Awards have been announced, with Brendan Gleeson among the nominees in the TV categories for his portrayal of former US President Donald Trump in The Comey Rule. Irish animated film Wolfwalkers is also shortlisted along with the television show Normal People.

And finally, today's zen commemorates 44 years since the release of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Here are 10 things you may not know about the 1977 album. I had the pleasure of seeing Fleetwood Mac live in the RDS in 2019, and today's chosen track was my favourite performance of the gig. Oh what I wouldn't give to see live music again! We wait in hope.