Our own Richy Carrothers spoke to Midlands 103 about the ongoing industrial action in the local government sector over the employer’s refusal to establish a job evaluation scheme. Listen back to that here.

The Times reports on an international study which shows Ireland spends less on education as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) than almost all developed countries. Meanwhile, managers of the country's primary schools have appealed for additional funding so that they can meet significant increases in energy, insurance, cleaning and waste disposal costs this winter.

Bristow Ireland Limited, which will operate the Coast Guard search and rescue contract in Ireland from October 2024, has said it will fully engage with Fórsa and Unite on the transfer of staff.

Confirmation that more than 7,000 An Post pensioners will start to receive backdated cost of living increases at the end of this month is reported in The Times.

The second day of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party think-in gets under way in Co Tipperary this morning, when Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien will provide an update on the Government’s Housing for All policy.

And finally new figures show the number of women in senior roles is on the rise, except for when it comes to CFOs.

Zen

Pink Floyd bring us zen. Their 'Wish you were here' album marks it's 48th birthday this week. 

Have a good day folks.