Nurses and midwives to protest at hospitals over pay
Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) will hold lunchtime protests at hospitals across the country over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal. It comes…
Garda force needed extra €20m last year to meet demand
Updated / Thursday, 8 Oct 2026 00:00 Money was spent on the fleet - of 3,650 - the highest it has been Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said the force…
Zuckerberg bought Waterford castle for more than €51m
Updated / Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026 20:17 Getty It is understood the Zuckerberg family will use the Co Waterford property when carrying out Meta business in Ireland Meta chief executive…
AI gains benefiting employers rather than staff – report
Employers rather than staff are capturing most of the productivity benefits from the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. That is according to a new study from…
Unions criticise Government’s pausing of living wage
Trade unions have criticised the Government's decision to pause the introduction of a living wage. It is different to the minimum wage and is defined as the least amount of…
‘Small number’ of jobs at risk at Center Parcs
Center Parcs has said a "small number" of jobs may be at risk at its resort in Ballymahon, Co Longford. The company said it has begun a review of some…
School secretaries, caretakers vote to accept proposals
School secretaries and caretakers, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, have voted overwhelmingly to accept proposals on pay, pensions and employment conditions. Among the measures are the implementation…
Ports frustrated over time taken to make planning rulings
Representatives of port companies around the country have expressed frustration at the pace of progress when it comes to planning decisions about future developments. Chief executives from facilities in Cork,…
