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27/02/2020
Latest Weather Warning Issued As Storm Jorge Approaches
Met Éireann have issued a Status Orange weather warning as Storm Jorge approaches Ireland this weekend.
Winds of up to 85kms per hour, with gusts of up to 130 kms per hour, are expected to effect counties Galway, Clare, Kerry, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from Saturday morning into the early hours of Sunday.
A yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of the country.
Winds of up to 85kms per hour, with gusts of up to 130 kms per hour, are expected to effect counties Galway, Clare, Kerry, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from Saturday morning into the early hours of Sunday.
A yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of the country.
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Fianna Fáil Call For Intervention To Prevent Ambulance Strike
Fianna Fáil members have called on the Government to intervene and take action to prevent an ambulance service strike planned for Tuesday 22 January. The party's Health Spokesperson has urged the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, and the Health Service Executive (HSE) to act before 500 emergency care providers take industrial action.
05 December 2017
Govt Urged To Prioritise Legislation To End Zero Hour Contracts
Labour Youth has called on the Government to prioritise legislation to end zero hour contracts and 'if and when' work practices. The call follows a report published by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) that shows that precarious work is on the rise in Ireland, with over 8% of the Irish workforce now in insecure contracts.
Govt Urged To Prioritise Legislation To End Zero Hour Contracts
Labour Youth has called on the Government to prioritise legislation to end zero hour contracts and 'if and when' work practices. The call follows a report published by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) that shows that precarious work is on the rise in Ireland, with over 8% of the Irish workforce now in insecure contracts.
09 February 2015
Study Commissioned Into Zero-Hours Contracts
A new study into the prevalence and impact of zero hours contracts in Ireland has been commission by the government. The University of Limerick has been selected to carry out the research and will report back in six month with its findings and any recommendations for policy change. Led by Professor Patrick Gunnigle and Dr.
Study Commissioned Into Zero-Hours Contracts
A new study into the prevalence and impact of zero hours contracts in Ireland has been commission by the government. The University of Limerick has been selected to carry out the research and will report back in six month with its findings and any recommendations for policy change. Led by Professor Patrick Gunnigle and Dr.
17 November 2014
Govt To Produce Study On Zero-Hour Contracts
The government is tendering for a study to look at the prevalence of zero-hour contract use in Ireland, the Minister of State for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash announced. Minister Nash said if the law needs to be changed to protect low-paid workers on zero-hour contracts, he would not "shirk from doing so".
Govt To Produce Study On Zero-Hour Contracts
The government is tendering for a study to look at the prevalence of zero-hour contract use in Ireland, the Minister of State for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash announced. Minister Nash said if the law needs to be changed to protect low-paid workers on zero-hour contracts, he would not "shirk from doing so".
30 July 2013
Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill Signed Into Law
The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Following a four hour meeting with the Council of State, the first time the council has been convened to advise the presidents, President Higgins decided not to refer the Bill to the Supreme Court and signed it into law.
Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill Signed Into Law
The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Following a four hour meeting with the Council of State, the first time the council has been convened to advise the presidents, President Higgins decided not to refer the Bill to the Supreme Court and signed it into law.
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
