SIPTU concerned over apprenticeship courses deferrals
SIPTU has expressed concerns over reports that Education and Training Boards (ETBs) are being instructed to defer certain apprenticeship courses due to funding pressures. The union claims that as a…
ICTU calls proposed VAT cut ‘economic vandalism’
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has urged the Government to drop proposals for a €1bn cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality sector, calling it "economic vandalism".…
IFAC accuses Govt of ‘poor planning and budgeting’
The State's fiscal watchdog has accused the Government of "poor planning and budgeting" following the release of yesterday’s Summer Economic Statement. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said: "Budget 2025 had…
O’Leary describes Dublin Metrolink as ‘a waste of money’
Updated / Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025 20:15 Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has said that Dublin Airport does not need the proposed Metrolink Michael O'Leary, Group Chief Executive of Ryanair Holdings,…
Media regulator contacts X over age verification concerns
The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has contacted X, formerly Twitter, amid concerns over its age verification measures. Under new online safety rules that came into force on Monday, video-sharing…
Planning to demolish Dublin Airport spiral ramps refused
An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has refused planning permission to the operator of Dublin airport to demolish spiral parking ramps on "an extremely valuable site" at the airport. The decision upholds…
Security officer awarded €30,000 for non-payment of wages
A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator has blasted a security firm for its "blatant flouting" of national pay regulations for the sector as he awarded more than €30,000 to a…