Over half of au pairs earn less than €3 a hour, according to a survey which says Ireland "has become inextricably linked with cheap childcare and domestic work in the private house."

A CALL by Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahy for a relaxation of labour law inspections has been condemned as raising questions about the Government’s commitment to workers’ rights and fairness.

SECURITY staff at three hospitals in Limerick City have unanimously balloted in favour of industrial action following claims their employer has cut the hours of union members because of their refusal to forfeit monies owed over the past three years.

ROGUE employers who fail to comply with employment rights legislation will be liable to jail terms of up to three years and maximum fines of €250,000 under a new bill being proposed by the Government.

Taxi unions have expressed concern about the news that the regulator for their industry is leaving to take up a new state job.