
Ireland to Strengthen Code of Practice for Remote Working
The Irish government is reviewing and strengthening the code of practice for the right to request remote working as part of its ongoing reforms.
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The Irish government is reviewing and strengthening the code of practice for the right to request remote working as part of its ongoing reforms.

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland's candidate for the next Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The Irish Government is developing contingency plans and advising the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East to shelter in place amidst regional tensions.

An ill-tempered exchange in the Dáil indicates the pressure on the Irish Government as it confronts the country's overall security vulnerability, particularly concerning maritime security and defence.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn is set to visit Dublin to press the Irish Government on the crucial importance of sharing information related to Troubles legacy investigations.
Tanaiste Simon Harris stated that the Irish government 'got this wrong' regarding a review of how Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) are allocated in schools, while the Taoiseach insisted Cabinet never approved plans to cut numbers.

Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin stated in the Dáil that the Department of Justice has no knowledge of claims a woman was trafficked into Ireland and that the government holds no files on Jeffrey Epstein.
The Irish government has not been informed if former US President Donald Trump intends to travel to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort this year, though the Sports Minister expects him to visit at some point.
The Irish government has agreed to no cuts for SNA (Special Needs Assistant) teachers in the upcoming school year, a decision hailed as an '11th hour u-turn victory' for campaigners.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Irish Government to reverse what she described as a 'cruel' approach to reviewing the allocation of special needs assistants (SNAs) in schools.
Businessman Denis O'Brien has accused the Irish government of being 'frozen' and criticized the civil service, urging business leaders to step up to realize Ireland's potential.

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has received the Irish government's endorsement for a significant role within the United Nations.
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland’s candidate for the next Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
A new government code in Ireland will require motor insurers to provide explanations to policyholders for any increases in their premiums.

The Irish Government has requested reports from the Health Service Executive (HSE) concerning each individual case study highlighted in the recent RTÉ Investigates series on psychiatric care.

Warnings have been issued within the Irish government regarding the potential high costs of what is likely to be the country's largest redress scheme in history, despite apologies becoming more frequent.

Tánaiste Simon Harris stated that the Irish Government "got it wrong" regarding a review of how Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) are allocated in schools.

After a week of pauses and rollbacks, the Irish government now states no schools will lose Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in September, but critics argue the problem is merely being postponed.
The Irish government plans to acquire the former International Rugby Experience property on O'Connell Street in Limerick, transforming it into a permanent 'women's museum'.

The Irish government has decided to allocate an additional €19 million to fund special needs assistants following a meeting of party leaders and ministers.
The Irish government is working to strengthen the country's maritime security in anticipation of hosting the presidency of the Council of the European Union this summer, amid growing threats.
The Irish government is expediting the acquisition of anti-drone technology and a mobile air traffic control tower to enhance security during upcoming EU presidency summits.
The Irish Government has decided to grant Gabriel Makhlouf a second term as governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Irish government is exploring chartering flights to evacuate Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, while the Taoiseach has asked the consumer authority to investigate potential fuel 'price gouging'.

The Irish Government has appointed facilitators to establish two public statutory inquiries: one into scoliosis and spina bifida care at Children's Health Ireland, and another into sexual abuse carried out by a former hospital consultant.

The Irish Government and Opposition are in conflict over anticipated 'eye-watering' rent increases resulting from proposed market reforms.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accused the Irish government of being 'found out' after the country's largest landlord predicted rent increases following upcoming policy changes, contradicting government assurances.

The Irish Government has issued a formal apology to survivors of institutional abuse, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin acknowledging the 'harrowing' experiences they endured.

The Irish Government has introduced a National Pilot Repair Voucher scheme as part of its newly unveiled Circular Economy Strategy, aiming to promote repair and reduce waste.
A columnist questions the Irish government's decision to potentially remove Special Needs Assistant (SNA) supports from schools while simultaneously introducing free hot lunches and schoolbooks for all primary children, arguing that essential services should not be sacrificed for 'nice-to-haves'.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has criticized the Irish government's "cruel" method for reviewing the allocation of special needs assistants (SNAs) in schools and called for a reversal of the policy.
The Irish government is urgently working to enhance the country's maritime security in anticipation of hosting the presidency of the Council of the European Union this summer.