Fórsa Calls For Four-Day Work Week
November 22, 2018 No Responses

Fórsa Calls For Four-Day Work Week

People working a four-day week would lead to a stronger economy, the Fórsa trade union has said. The days of doing 9 to 5 could be numbered if Ireland’s largest public service union gets its way. Fórsa wants workers to...
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Taoiseach Claims That Tax Changes Would Help People Enter Workforce
November 22, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Claims That Tax Changes Would Help People Enter Workforce

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended his proposals to cut income tax, claiming Ireland’s current regime acts as a “disincentive” to people entering the workforce. Mr Varadkar claimed his plans not only made economic sense but they would also allow people....
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Out&About
November 21, 2018 No Responses

Out&About

We had what I would call a wonderful night for The Irish Examiner Woman and Man awards that were held in the Garden at Tuttle’s on 2nd Avenue last Monday. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was exciting for...
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Trade Unionists Warn Of ‘Catastrophic’ No-Deal Brexit
November 21, 2018 No Responses

Trade Unionists Warn Of ‘Catastrophic’ No-Deal Brexit

Trade unionists on both sides of the Irish border have said a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs. Northern Ireland voted Remain in the Brexit referendum and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) gave a qualified...
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Monument Unveiled For 14-Year-Old Croke Park Bloody Sunday Victim
November 21, 2018 No Responses

Monument Unveiled For 14-Year-Old Croke Park Bloody Sunday Victim

A monument to a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed during Bloody Sunday at Croke Park in 1920 has been unveiled in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery. John William Scott was killed when British forces opened fire during a GAA match....
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O’Neill and Keane Part Ways with The FAI
November 21, 2018 No Responses

O’Neill and Keane Part Ways with The FAI

Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s five-year reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after he agreed to step down from his role. The Football Association of Ireland announced on Wednesday morning that they had parted company with the 66-year-old.....
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Scotland Secure Nations League Promotion with Forrest Hat Trick
November 20, 2018 No Responses

Scotland Secure Nations League Promotion with Forrest Hat Trick

James Forrest scored a stunning Nations League hat-trick as Scotland overcame Israel 3-2 at Hampden Park to book a place in the play-off for the 2020 European Championship. Alex McLeish’s side need victory to leapfrog the visitors to the top...
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Coveney Insists Draft Brexit Deal Not Open for Renegotiation
November 20, 2018 No Responses

Coveney Insists Draft Brexit Deal Not Open for Renegotiation

The Tánaiste has said the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement is not open for renegotiation. Simon Coveney said it should no longer be considered a draft and that instead it should be seen as the only agreement. Mr Coveney told the...
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Australia to Host Manchester United vs Leeds Friendly in 2019
November 20, 2018 No Responses

Australia to Host Manchester United vs Leeds Friendly in 2019

Manchester United have announced they will take on historic rivals Leeds in Perth, Australia, next year as part of their preparations for the 2019/20 season. The two English clubs have only met twice in the last decade, with Leeds clinching...
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New Review to Examine Anonymity for Those Accused of Sexual Violence
November 20, 2018 No Responses

New Review to Examine Anonymity for Those Accused of Sexual Violence

A review into how sex crime trials are conducted in Ireland will examine the issue of anonymity for those accused of sexual violence, the Justice Minister has confirmed. Charlie Flanagan previously committed to review all aspects of sexual assault trials...
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