HR body says much of law does not assist flexible work practices and urges review

Tusla investigation finds former senior figure in voluntary body abused children

Client companies struggling to pay rent that delivers most of agency’s income

Attracting investment ‘will become much more difficult’, Varadkar has been warned

New Bill extends the period of examinership to 150 days

Chief scientific adviser appealed for massive random virus testing regime

Cabinet seeks to apply muscle to address insurance costs and compensation payouts

Portfolio cap lifted on loan guarantee scheme for pandemic-hit SMEs

Trade unions respond to judgment striking down law on minimum pay for electricians

Staffing levels and nursing skills ‘not commensurate’ with Covid-19 care needs

Smart Money: Major reports from IFAC and the ESRI point to what might come next

Lobby group argues for rethink of plan for larger shops and shopping centre outlets

Guidance on infection control was published on Friday by State’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre

Cost to ensure customer and staff safety will range from €2,000 to €5,000, lobby group says

There are some indications that the scheme may be tweaked or enhanced

Almost half of all work permits issued last month to non-EU nationals were for medical personnel

‘It’s not the case that hardware stores should be open to the general public’

Office of Government Procurement confirms it has ‘gratefully received’ the donation from the bank

Law Society also warned Government and advised amendments to Covid legislation

Covid-19 pandemic causing ‘existential crisis’ for the industry, say vintners

Cantillon: Conflicts could arise over which businesses are more deserving of State help

Bank provides for emergency working capital and payment flexibility on loan facilities

Top official’s remarks come as Ibec calls for emergency employee payments

If the crisis continues much longer, there are fears some firms may face ‘significant stress’

The upsides are impressive but the downsides include obsessive behaviour and burnout

The week in business: Delta Airlines, Citigroup, JP Morgan & Chase results; US business optimism index, inflation

Banking industry body urges companies to engage with banks ahead of deadline

Approximately 2,855 in work permit queue, compared to 2,500 at same point last year

Surge in processing industry will increase Ireland’s already too high carbon emissions

Relief for senior employees of multinational companies costs exchequer €18.1m

Demand for employees with foreign language skills is growing but Ireland falls short in producing graduates proficient in languages

Membership of organisation is critical to becoming ‘a global innovation leader’

Proposed legislation would see non-EEA workers granted temporary permits

Consultancy for Government a lucrative business for small number of firms

Greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland are rising and there is little evidence future targets will be hit

High numbers of workers report verbal and physical abuse, and sexual harassment

Sharon Cunningham secures prize of €40,000 investment fund

Companies stage agms while markets await US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates

Minister said Ireland had won significant changes to ‘allay the concerns’ of tech giants