Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

ICCL files complaint against Microsoft over Israeli data

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has filed a complaint against Microsoft Ireland to the Data Protection Commission.

Ireland • 05 Dec

The proposals include a 4% pay increase for 95% of staff at PTSB (file image)

PTSB and unions agree 4% pay increase

PTSB and its group of unions, FSU, Mandate and Unite, have agreed a pay deal for 2026.

Business • 05 Dec

The Central Bank has authorised a new crypto provider - Ramp Swaps

Crypto provider Ramp Network authorised by Central Bank

Ramp Swaps, trading as Ramp Network, has become the latest crypto provider to receive Central Bank authorisation.

Business • 04 Dec

Ireland examining social media ban for children - dept

Ireland, along with other European Union member states, is examining the question of prohibiting access by children and young people to social media platforms - the so-called "digital age of majority", a spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has said.

Science and Technology • 04 Dec

A woman's hand touching a screen on tablet computer on Google search engine

'Storm Éowyn' most Googled term of the year

Storm Éowyn was the most searched term on Google in Ireland this year.

2025 in Review • 04 Dec

The Irish Defence Forces are taking part in the world’s largest cyber defence training exercise this week which is being run by NATO. The operation, Cyber Coalition 25, involves a series of cyber war games in which teams must respond to simulated attacks

Irish Defence Forces in world's largest cyber wargame

The Irish Defence Forces are taking part in the world's largest cyber defence training exercise, which is being run by NATO this week.

Business • 03 Dec

School secretaries and caretakers pictured outside the Department of Finance, before a rally in Dublin city centre

Labour Court to hear school secretaries, caretakers talks

A pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers will be heard by the Labour Court on 12 January.

Education • 03 Dec

INMO threatens industrial action at UHG over staffing

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has begun a ballot of its members in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Galway in a dispute over staffing levels.

Connacht • 03 Dec

Media regulator to investigate TikTok and LinkedIn

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn over concerns the platforms may have breached online safety rules.

Business • 03 Dec

Ireland at increased risk of cyber attacks - report

Ireland is at increased risk of cyber attacks according to the latest assessment from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Business • 02 Dec