Businesses warn most industries now suffering damaging staff shortages
Foreign workers are quitting the State because of high prices or not coming at all because of work visa issues
Garda hopeful of arrest after man dies while trying to prevent car theft
Dublin-based car thief identified as chief suspect following death of businessman
Man (50) dies after being injured while trying to prevent car theft
Ian McDonnell was found lying on road in Clondalkin, Dublin, last weekend
Graduates lack ‘basic skills’ such as writing without spelling or grammatical errors
Key skills such as teamwork neglected by Leaving Cert, says employers’ group
Employers warn of difficulties with unvaccinated workers
Isme CEO highlights problems linked to hiring and abuse of payment supports
Austin Currie welcomed home to Edendork, Co Tyrone
Service held to remember ‘courage and conviction’ of the civil rights leader
Full return to offices delayed until next spring, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says a ‘staggered and phased’ return to offices is still possible
Traveller children encouraged to engage with ‘Steam’ subjects in school
Those who receive the necessary supports can excel, says educator at project launch
Fórsa says Aer Lingus shunned Labour Court hearing over Shannon closure
Airline emailed staff about transfers and redundancies instead on ‘take it or leave it’ terms
Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues
Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures
Government urged to extend zero VAT rate on PPE to businesses
Department says State has no flexibility as VAT rules must comply with EU stipulations
Debt must be ‘on softest of terms’ to be of interest to SMEs
Lobby groups suggest grant aid may suit many small businesses better than debt
Hard-hit SMEs get ‘paltry’ €11m worth of loans under State scheme
Legislation launched to expand funding for two emergency Covid-19 loan programmes
Cityjet pilots fear Scandinavian crew will replace them
Irish-based airline has contract to provide aircraft and crew to fly routes for SAS
Government urged to help businesses pay rent
Ibec and Isme warn that commercial leaseholders must be protected from eviction
Impact of Covid-19 on Travelling people: ‘Worst that ever came’
Families living through the coronavirus crisis on what are overcrowded and unsafe sites
Former Glanbia boss joins board of Goodman’s ABP Food
John Moloney is joining board along with one of owner’s sons, Mark Goodman
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘I take my responsibility’ for election defeat
‘I am proud we won the arguments,’ says Labour leader of his party’s election failure
UK election: Who will be the next Labour leader?
Emily Thornberry, Keir Starmer, John McDonnell in running for top job
Dublin Bus driver: Being spat at by cyclist was ‘worst feeling ever’
Drivers have been robbed, stabbed and had replica gun pointed at them
Labour to accuse Boris Johnson of siding with billionaires
UK prime minister claims NHS is top priority and says he will postpone corporate tax cuts
Johnson afraid of Labour-SNP ‘nightmare on Downing Street’
Former Tory David Gauke says returning Conservative majority would lead to no-deal
Protection money for criminals given to council official in envelope, High Court told
Dublin City Council official gave €1,200 payments from contractor to criminal, Cab told
Brexit: Gove refuses to confirm government will abide by law blocking no-deal
Starmer says it is breathtaking a minister would to refuse to comply with legislation
UK parliament suspension: thousands protest, chanting ‘stop the coup’
Protests taking place in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton and Liverpool
UK says it will hold twice-weekly talks with EU on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson asserts both sides must ‘up the tempo’ and labels backstop ‘anti-democratic’
Labour Party split over John McDonnell Scottish independence comments
Shadow chancellor says in Edinburgh that Westminster should not block second referendum
Tory battle to replace May threatens Labour talks on Brexit – McDonnell
May’s initiative with opposition to have ‘fatal’ consequences, says former defence secretary
‘Let’s do a deal’ - Theresa May urges Labour to agree on Brexit
Labour accuses May of jeopardising talks ‘for her own personal protection’
Isme hits out at Brexit-proof clause in State procurement contract
Group angered by what it sees as effort to pass on risk of no deal to small business
British Labour ‘would impose whip’ to back second Brexit referendum
Senior backbencher Caroline Flint warns move could mean rebellion of up to 60 MPs
May returns to Brussels as UK prepares Brexit backstop plan
EU expects Geoffrey Cox to present draft legal text on backstop as May to meet Juncker
Brexit: May seeks pragmatic solution to leave EU in March
British prime minister has pledged to seek legally binding changes to the backstop
Storm Deirdre: Flooding and power outages around country
Girl (9) hospitalised in Cork city after being struck by falling branch
Labour to push ahead with Brexit, says John McDonnell
UK party’s shadow chancellor defies calls for party to promise a second referendum
Ex-INBS boss Fingleton told Deloitte ‘this is how we do things’, inquiry hears
Colm McDonnell ‘surprised’ at relaxed response to negative findings in his report
Businesses: Do your employees really need to come in today?
Working remotely and flexibly can offer solution, lobby group advises
Britain could face EU bill for £5bn if it extends post-Brexit transition
EU rejects Theresa May’s preferred option before key Chequers meeting
US regulator sues three virtual currency operators for fraud
Lawsuits come amid heightened fears globally over risks attached to new currencies
Ross says Nestor case shows need for sentencing guidelines
Road safety groups say lack of consistency in drink drive cases sends out wrong message
Weak sterling continues to dampen Irish retail and new car sales
Isme calls for support for sector amid rise in cross-border shopping and used car imports
Justice department to consider need for law on perjury
Current judicial culture too accommodating of those who make false claims – Isme
Belfast South: DUP’s Emma Little Pengelly unseats SDLP stalwart
Alasdair McDonnell pledges to work with victor for the good of the constituency
Weekly public-private sector pay difference widens to €247
Widening pay gap prompts warning about public sector talks from business lobby group
UK election: May seeks similarly ‘strong mandate’ to Macron
Big Conservative victory will help in Brexit negotiations, prime minister argues
Seven in ten SMEs experience two-month payment delays
ISME is calling on the Government to introduce ‘prompt payment’ legislation
Herd of cattle seized by Criminal Assets Bureau over unpaid taxes
Kilkenny farm raid came after unsuccessful efforts to collect money saw liability reach €4m
Isme chief executive Mark Fielding steps down
Neil McDonnell, ex of Freight Transport Association, to take over Isme leadership role
Calls for more action to stop vulture funds using tax loophole
Michael Noonan’s changes to legislation seek to halt non-payment of taxes on profits
Judge calls Volkswagen court walkout ‘bizarre stunt’
Discovery application in case over emissions devices ‘still alive’, says District Court judge
Volkswagen legal team walks out of Castlebar court
Judge says case over emissions devices ‘will go on without Hamlet’
Corbyn likely to face leadership challenge in ‘the next few days’
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell calls on Labour MPs to ‘calm down’ and ‘do our job’
Dublin-headquartered Oil & Gas raises $1.4m in share placings
Company chief executive says firm has not as yet addressed the cost of drilling
Cameron tells Corbyn: ‘For heaven’s sake man, go’
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says party must ‘respect decisions of members’
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