National News
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Government must fund broadcast of educational content during school closures
January must not be lost month for many school pupils Government needs to allocate serious resources to broadcast educational content. BBC producing content next week - RTÉ and others have critical role to play. With the prospect of …
Tánaiste needs to stop holding up pay increases for contract cleaners
He needs to sign the Employment Regulation Order urgently Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the …
Dire situation in the meat industry shows need for Government action on sick pay now
Labour spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock, has said that dire conditions in the meat industry show the urgent need for …
Survey shows impact of working from home on mental health
· Key issues must be addressed before remote working becomes the norm …
Strong Statutory Sick Pay Scheme an essential outcome of consultation process
Labour Party Bill was delayed for six months. Huge public support for Paid Sick Leave. Public Consultation will inform proposals. Responding to the Government’s belated public consultation on a statutory sick pay scheme, Labour …
Labour publishes bill to protect employees working from home
Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill will address the urgent need for reform following the huge increase in remote working caused by the pandemic. New Bill provides for legal right to switch off. Would also require employers to provide …
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