Defence Forces Tribunal demands names, and nursing homes want immigration rules relaxed

Defence Forces Tribunal demands names, and nursing homes want immigration rules relaxed

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Members of the Defence Forces at the Curragh. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Members of the Defence Forces at the Curragh. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

The Minister for Justice and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces must hand over the names and contact details of people who may have blocked, or simply ignored, complaints of abuse within army ranks. Ellen Coyne has the details.

Nursing home owners want immigration rules relaxed so they can hire more workers from outside the EU, UK and European Economic Area. Martin Wall says they’re seeking changes to the so-called 50/50 rule.

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