Kevin Callinan made an appearance on RTE News:Six One discussing pay. He called for the government to respond *meaningfully to the big gap between the pay terms of the current agreement and the level of inflation." You can watch the full clip back on the RTE player.

The ECB's new interest rate rises (The first rise in 11 years) will mean mortgage-holders will be paying hundreds more while the price of fuel,food and energy soars. Most papers lead with this story with some calling for a 'Cost of living crisis budget'.

Conor Pope from the Irish times recorded a podcast released this morning on the four-day-week. He speaks with New Zealand business man Andrew Barnes on his positive experience with the concept. Definitely worth a listen.

Just one toilet facility has been provided under a Dublin City Council plan announced more than a year ago to roll out public toilets across the city according to the Irish Times. This led to mayhem last summer and expect the same this year.

The number of patients picking up Covid-19 in hospital is “significant” with 169 people becoming infected over three weeks, chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has warned.

Two Britons have been sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces in Ukraine. Aiden Aslin, 28, and Shaun Pinner, 48, were convicted of taking action towards violent seizure of power at a court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.

Lastly, Tayto Park founder Ray Coyle has died aged 70. The businessman, from Meath, is well known for his work with Largo Food Snacks Group and working with brands such as Tayto, King crisps and Hunky Dory.

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