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Kevin Foley appointed Chairperson of WRC
Kevin Foley appointed Chairperson of WRC Kevin Foley, a former Chairman of the Labour Court, has been announced as the new Chairman of the Workplace Relations Commission.
Nearly 320,000 unable to pay energy bills last December
Nearly 320,000 unable to pay energy bills last December The number of people unable to pay their energy bills rose to almost 320,000 in December last year, an increase of almost 20% on the previous year.
Govt, Opposition clash over 'eye-watering' rent hikes
Govt, Opposition clash over 'eye-watering' rent hikes The Government and Opposition have come to blows over "eye-watering" rent increases that are expected as a result of reforms to the market.
Livestream used 'as alibi' 4 days old, murder trial told
Livestream used 'as alibi' 4 days old, murder trial told A livestream "peddled as an alibi" in the trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend was filmed four days previously, a police digital forensic analyst has said.
Garda commissioner 'ready to go' with drug testing plans
Garda commissioner 'ready to go' with drug testing plans Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said he is "ready to go" with plans to drug test serving garda members, and that he expects that the Department of Justice will finalise new regulations soon.