Daniel McConnell
Daniel McConnell
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Covid-19: Migrant workers at meat plants concerned for safety
A large majority, 66%, of migrants working in meat plants that have experienced outbreaks of Covid-19 do not believe their employer has done enough to protect them from the virus, a DĂĄil committee has heard.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Irish Budget 2016
‘Chaos’ as third of creches will not reopen creating perfect storm for parents
Perfect storm for parents as fears hundreds of facilities will stay shut

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Donohoe's Eurogroup role 'a great win for Ireland' says Taoiseach
Donohoe's Eurogroup role 'a great win for Ireland' says Taoiseach
The Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has been elected as President of the Eurogroup of Finance Ministers.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Creches may not reopen after lockdown as sector plunged into 'chaos', DĂĄil hears
Creches may not reopen after lockdown as sector plunged into 'chaos', DĂĄil hears
TĂĄnaiste Leo Varadkar admitted that two out of every five childcare providers are unlikely to re-open in September, under questioning in the DĂĄil.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Year-end rates waiver for SMEs ‘quite likely’
Year-end rates waiver for SMEs ‘quite likely’
A full waiver of commercial rates for small businesses until the end of the year is “quite likely” and will form a central plank of the Government’s job’s stimulus package, to be announced this month.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Covid-19: Banks 'very unlikely' to relieve mortgage holders
Covid-19: Banks 'very unlikely' to relieve mortgage holders
Irish banks are “very unlikely” to relieve up to 140,000 mortgage and business customers on payment breaks of interest charges on their loans, despite controversy over the practice.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Speaking during his first Leaders’ Questions as Taoiseach, Mr Martin said it was particularly regrettable that the company closed in the context of Covid-19.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Major slump in housing output likely this year due to Covid-19
Major slump in housing output likely this year due to Covid-19
About 10,000 fewer new houses will be built this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, even if the economy opens up again, the Central Bank has warned.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall
Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall
The Government is to approve a major Brexit readiness plan amid growing fears that a trade deal will not be reached with the UK before the end of the year.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Ministers’ confidence in supply of tea and biscuits
Ministers’ confidence in supply of tea and biscuits

“Ah, we are not doing much, only seeking to determine the future course of our country” — a quip from one senior politician when asked how the talks have been going, amid chatter that the two sides are simply sitting around drinking tea all day. The routine has become the same, writes Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2018

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