Frontline workers

Frontline workers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>A portrait of Brigid illuminates the GPO, Dublin. Why don’t we make St Brigid’s Day, February 1, a bank holiday? </p>

columnists

Clodagh Finn: St Brigid’s Day — and seven other choices for a new bank holiday

Why should we turn to the US for inspiration when we have so many under-celebrated dates in our own calendar?

<p>Consideration is being given by the Government to an additional holiday being part of a "pandemic dividend" which would include a payment for frontline workers.</p>

politics

Extra bank holiday for pandemic bonus dismissed as 'crumbs off the table'

Solidarity TD Mick Barry slams offer, while Social Democrats critical of 'auction politics'

<p>The pandemic has been utterly devastating for many, those living alone, those unable to console or comfort sick relatives or friends and in the worst cases, not able to say goodbye to those they have lost and many have, understandably, struggled to cope. File pic: istock</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: We must avoid a winter of discontent

Ambitious, coherent policies required for the rocky road ahead

Portrait of female nurse wearing surgical mask in operation theater

politics

One-off Covid bonus for frontline workers to be announced in Budget 2022

'Feed the Heroes' campaign delivered over 200,000 meals to frontline workers

news

'Feed the Heroes' campaign delivered over 200,000 meals to frontline workers

Photo Essay: Working at Christmas - 'It was a special day'

spotlight

Photo Essay: Working at Christmas - 'It was a special day'

Emergency Services Stock

Update: Frontline ambulance workers pay issue resolved, staff to receive full wages

Arrangements have been made this evening to ensure that frontline ambulance workers receive their full wages this week.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2020

Brothers' Facebook post helps raise thousands for frontline staff

Brothers' Facebook post helps raise thousands for frontline staff

Two young brothers have raised thousands of euro by creating a Facebook post and and social media campaign depicting Ireland’s healthcare workers as Superheroes.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

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