The Examiner looks at the new civil service flexitime proposal, and says that it could have 'serious implications' in public service delivery.

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said that he believes plans to ban the commercial sale of turf are "workable and deliverable approach to saving lives".

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for a national remote working survey. The survey will gather data on employees’ experiences and preferences for remote working and assess how remote working is impacting career choices. 

The chief executive of P&O Ferries should be “behind bars” after sacking 800 seafarers, the president of the Scottish Trade Union Congress has said.

The Times reports that builders will be able to use extended hours of operation in order to ramp up housing production, under plans being considered by the Government in light of the Ukraine and housing crises.

The Government is to pass legislation this year allowing maternity leave for local politicians, as part of its summer legislative programme. Read more on that here.

A group of parents of children attending a Co Wicklow primary school have expressed anger at the school’s decision to exclude teaching about “same-sex friendships” and contraception from relationships and sexuality education.

And finally, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has welcomed Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of his company. Read more on that here. 

Zen

Pink Floyd are the bringer of zen this morning. The Dark Side of the Moon album is 49 years old this week. Here’s Brain Damage/Eclipse.

Have a good day folks.