Ireland’s meat industry continues to deny workers sick pay after Siptu meeting

[ad_1] The meat plant lobby says it will not engage with the sector’s main union to reach an agreement on sick pay conditions for workers. Meat Industry Ireland says it has found common ground with Siptu following workplace safety talks today in the wake of a series of Covid-19 outbreaks at meat plants in the … Read more

‘McGuinness was involved in IRA probably until near the end and dissolution’

[ad_1] Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that he had always considered Martin McGuinness to be at the highest leadership level of the Provisional IRA until near the time it disarmed in 2005. The late Mr McGuinness, who was Deputy Prime Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive for 10 years until his death in 2017, … Read more

Skerries sports clubs and restaurant are temporarily closed

[ad_1] Several sports clubs and a restaurant in a city in northern Co Dublin have gone out of business due to a growing number of confirmed Covid-19 cases among the local community. There has been an increase in the incidence of coronavirus cases testing positive in the coastal town of Skerries, according to local residents. … Read more

Skerries sports clubs and restaurant are temporarily closed

[ad_1] Several sports clubs and a restaurant in a city in northern Co Dublin have gone out of business due to a growing number of confirmed Covid-19 cases among the local community. There has been an increase in the incidence of coronavirus cases testing positive in the coastal town of Skerries, according to local residents. … Read more

Publish us at risk of mortgage default

[ad_1] Thousands of bar owners could end up defaulting on their mortgages in the coming months, according to the organization representing Dublin publicans. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) says that once the six-month moratorium on mortgage repayments set by banks in March expires at the end of this month, many publicans will still be unable … Read more

Ed Sheeran is proud that his wife Cherry gives birth to a girl with an unusual name

[ad_1] Ed Sheeran has revealed that his wife Cherry gave birth to their daughter. The wife of The Shape Of You hitmaker welcomed daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran last week. Proud new dad Ed, 29, happily shared the news with his 31.1 million fans on his Instagram account on Tuesday. In an affectionate message, the … Read more

County lockdowns work and should happen quickly

[ad_1] Restrictions on group activities will be with us for some time, according to the chairman of the NPHET Epidemiology Modeling Advisory Group. Professor Philip Nolan said such restrictions are necessary to protect the priorities of schools, work, health care and sports. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, he said limiting discretionary contacts during winter is … Read more

NPHET Warning Regarding Improper Use of Face Covers

[ad_1] Acting Medical Director Dr. Ronan Glynn warned that inappropriate use of face coverings could increase the risk of Covid-19. Speaking at the National Public Health Emergency Team briefing last night, Dr. Glynn said that while the vast majority of people wear face covers when necessary, some do not use them correctly. Face coverings are … Read more

Some company directors can claim new EWSS

[ad_1] One day before the new Labor Salaries Subsidy Plan takes effect, the Treasury has confirmed that certain directors will have the right to claim payment. A decision by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe follows on Friday. To be eligible for the subsidy, the employer to which the director is linked must meet the eligibility criteria … Read more

Social influencer wins action against Facebook for ‘harmful’ posts

[ad_1] An influencer on social media obtained Superior Court orders requiring Facebook to provide her with information to identify anonymous individuals who she claims are tracking, defaming and stalking her online. The action against the social media giant was initiated by Lisa McGowan, who runs the popular ‘Lisa’s Lust List’ website. She claims that she … Read more