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'It's actually out of control' - RTÉ Report on abuse of Irish shop workers airs tonight

An RTÉ Prime Time report on the harassment and abuse faced by Irish retail workers is set to air tonight (March 21). The programme reveals the experiences of shop workers across Ireland, from physical attacks and shoplifting to anti-social behaviour....

21 Mar 2023 at 14:41

National News

'Something has to give' - SIPTU warns of possible gas disruptions as GMC workers strike

The general public can expect potential gas supply disruptions due to strike action this morning (September 13) by workers at a utilities firm. SIPTU members at GMC Civil and Mechanical Engineering have commenced planned strike action due to what ...

13 Sept 2023 at 11:04

National News

New Work Life bill to enhance workers' rights passed by Oireachtas

A new bill to improve workers' rights, including flexible working arrangements for parents and carers and a right to request remote work, has been passed by the Oireachtas. Minister Roderic O’Gorman has today welcomed the Work Life Balance and ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:47

Northern Ireland

Woman who became mother’s carer at nine and fell pregnant at 15 wants to become youth worker to give children a voice

A woman who became a carer for her disabled mother at nine and was later placed into residential care where she fell pregnant at 15 is now pursuing her dream of becoming a youth worker as she wants to give a voice to the children who “need it ...

18 Sept 2023 at 09:42

National News

Govt approves increase in sentences for assault against Gardaí and emergency workers

Sentences for assaults causing harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency workers are set to be increased. The government today (May 23) agreed to a proposal for the Minister for Justice, Simon Harris, to amend laws to increase ...

23 May 2023 at 16:35

National News

New quad bike rules now in effect will force Irish farmers to wear helmets

New rules for farmers and others who use quad bikes and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) have come into effect. The new regulations - which are the first of its kind in Europe - require people to wear helmets and undergo registered safety ...

21 Nov 2023 at 10:33

National News

National: 'I was injured at work, can I claim?' - Expert guide to work injury claims in Ireland

People are often apprehensive about making work injury claims because they fear losing their jobs or because they might upset an existing working relationship with their employer. It is important to know that the law protects people ...

14 Nov 2023 at 11:26

National News

Irish workers set to enjoy wages boost in coming years, Central Bank forecasts

Irish workers are in line for their biggest pay hike in a decade with real incomes when adjusted for inflation expected to rise by almost 9 per cent over the next three years, according to the latest information from the Central ...

13 Mar 2024 at 11:00

National News

'Have a heart' Migrant workers protest for change to reunion laws

A family reunion policy that means essential workers must earn a minimum amount before their spouse or children can come to Ireland has been called “heartbreaking”. Parents and workers gathered outside the Department of Justice ...

15 May 2024 at 16:11

'An absolute disgrace' - Average dairy farmer earning 'well below' minimum wage, ICMSA President says

National News

Average dairy farmer ‘coming out’ with less than half minimum wage

IN THE RUN-UP to the Teagasc National Farm Survey that’s expected to show a serious drop in dairy farmer income in 2023 and with the challenges of this year already fully evident, the president of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, has ...

20 Jul 2024 at 14:14

National News

Jury fails to reach verdict in murder trial of man accused of ‘flooring’ victim with ‘Conor McGregor’- style knockout

A Central Criminal Court jury has failed to reach a verdict in the murder trial of a man who the State argued "floored" a young Dublin construction worker with a "Conor McGregor" style knockout after targeting him as he ...

22 Apr 2024 at 16:27

National News

Irregular employment of migrant workers falls following new laws

The recent introduction of a regularisation scheme and increased mobility for employment permit holders has helped prevent the irregular employment of migrant workers, a report has found. Research published on Tuesday ...

03 Dec 2024 at 00:01

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