5 d. ago Tánaiste says German authorities are investigating punching of Irish activist by officer

Kitty O’Brien was hit twice by police officers during a pro-Palestine protest in Berlin last month.

Events

1 week ago Secretaries and caretakers strike outside Hildegarde Naughton's city office

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Secretaries and caretakers from across Galway have been picketing in the city over pension parity. A group – donned with posters and umbrellas – have gathered outside Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton’s constituency office in Woodquay this lunchtime. It’s the latest action in the nationwide strike, which […] The post Secretaries and caretakers strike outside Hildegarde Naughton's city office appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Yacht broker dismissed on incapacity grounds despite being assessed as 'fit to work' awarded €66k

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that MGM Boats (Cork) Limited, which operated an office in Kinsale, Co Cork had breached the Employment Equality Act 1998 by discriminating against former broker, Alan Barton, on grounds of his disability.

Economics

2 w. ago 'The Office' actor Steve Carell spotted in the West of Ireland

'The Office' actor Steve Carell spotted in the West of Ireland  westernpeople.ie

Politics

2 w. ago Over 200 former EU officials urge major action against Israel over Gaza

The unprecedented number of signatories noted the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Politics

3 w. ago Officers acted proportionately in shooting ‘aggressive’ cow heading towards busy road

The office of the ombudsman reviewed two incidents that took place in May this year involving putting down cattle.

Events

3 w. ago US slaps sanctions on four more International Criminal Court officials over Israel actions

One of those sanctioned is the judge who is presiding over a case in which an arrest warrant was issued for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics