Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

Boeing aircraft of ASL AIRLINES at Milan Malpensa International Airport

ASL Airlines pilots announce second day of strike action

Pilots at cargo airline ASL Ireland, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA), have announced a second day of strike action next week in a dispute over union recognition and pay.

Business • 3 hrs

Regulator to tackle international number scam calls

The Communications Regulator, ComReg, has announced plans to tackle scam phone calls from international numbers.

Ireland • 2 hrs

80% of data centre energy must come from renewables - CRU

Data centres will be required to meet at least 80% of their annual energy demand with additional renewable electricity projects generating in the Republic of Ireland.

Business • 4 hrs

'Maximum flexibility' on AIB hybrid working, says FSU

The Financial Services Union has said that "maximum flexibility" is being applied to hundreds of pre-existing hybrid working arrangements at AIB.

Business • 11 hrs

Close up hands of caregiver helping a woman

Health Care Assistants' ballot for industrial action

Members of SIPTU who are employed by the HSE as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support, in the northwest, mid-west and south regions have begun a ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action.

Business • 11 Dec

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Ireland's first mobile phone call made 40 years ago

Today marks 40 years since the first mobile phone call was made in Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Dec

Caredoc workers staging a lunchtime protest at Caredoc HQ in Carlow

Unions announce escalation of strike action at Caredoc

INMO and SIPTU members employed at Caredoc facilities have announced an escalation of planned strike action as part of a pay dispute.

Ireland • 10 Dec

The Australian ban is being closely watched by other countries

Would an Australia-style social media ban work here?

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s has come into effect. But a similar measure could be very problematic if it were to be introduced in Ireland.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Dec

Workers at services firm Covalen to take strike action

Around 60 Legal Operations Analysts at outsourcing firm Covalen are to take strike action today.

Business • 10 Dec

AIRPORT MALPENSA, MILAN, ITALY - 2019/08/03: An ASL Airlines Boeing 737-400 freighter seen landing at Milan Malpensa. (Photo by Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Pilots at cargo airline ASL to go on strike next week

Pilots at cargo airline ASL, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA), will engage in strike action next week in a dispute over union recognition and pay.

Business • 09 Dec