Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

New UCC project to investigate false memories

A University College Cork research project has received European Union funding of €1.5 million to investigate false memories and challenge widespread theories about the flaws of memory.

Munster • 04 Sep

Caretakers and secretaries at a picket outside St Vincent dePaul Infant primary school in Dublin

Fórsa declines invitation to talks on strike

The Fórsa trade union has declined an invitation to return to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for talks to resolve the school secretaries and caretakers dispute.

Ireland • 17 hrs

A photo of the brain scan chair and wearable scanner

Wearable TCD brain scanner a 'gamechanger' for research

Trinity College Dublin has acquired a new €2m state-of-the-art wearable brain scanner which it has described as a "gamechanger" for brain research in Ireland.

Ireland • 22 hrs

Salesforce to cut Irish-based jobs

US software firm Salesforce is planning job cuts at its Irish operation.

Business • 03 Sep

School caretakers and secretaries are pictured on the picket line outside St Vincent dePaul Infant primary school in Dublin

Strong political support for school secretaries - Fórsa

Fórsa, the trade union representing striking school secretaries and caretakers, has said a growing number of Government TDs, Senators and MEPs have pledged their support for the school staff.

Ireland • 02 Sep

A girl asking AI Chatbot mobile app questions using her smart phone

Charity concerned over AI chatbot use by children

Concerns have been expressed about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots by children amid warnings of inadequate safeguards.

Science and Technology • 02 Sep

Concerns were raised over a new Compture Aided Dispatch system

Dublin Fire Brigade serves notice of industrial action

SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade have served notice of industrial action due to safety concerns over the introduction of a new call-out and dispatch system.

Dublin • 01 Sep

A total of 80% of respondents surveyed said AI is improving productivity in the workplace

Big increase in AI usage in workplaces - Ibec

New research from business group Ibec has found a big increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces.

Business • 01 Sep

A child playing with toy bricks in a creche

SIPTU seeks pay increase for workers in childcare sector

SIPTU has called for direct State investment in the childcare sector to fund a 10% increase in Employment Regulation Order minimum rates and the introduction of higher pay scales.

Ireland • 29 Aug

A special school in Carlow has remained closed today after Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) refused to pass a picket placed at the school gates by its secretary.

Special schools hit as SNAs refuse to pass picket line

A special school in Carlow was closed today while most of the children attending a special school in Dublin were asked to stay at home after Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) refused to pass picket lines of striking school secretaries and caretakers.

Ireland • 29 Aug