Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

'Sting in tail' for workers in Social Welfare Bill - ICTU

The Irish Congress of Trade Union (ICTU) has accused the Government of including a "stealth cut" to jobseeker's pay-related benefit as part of the Social Welfare Bill.

Ireland • 9 hrs

Coimisiún na Meán opens investigation into X

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X amid concerns that it is not giving users the opportunity to appeal content moderation decisions.

Business • 12 hrs

SIPTU passes emergency motion opposing RTÉ unit closure

Delegates attending SIPTU's biennial conference in Galway have passed an emergency motion voicing opposition to plans by RTÉ to close its in-house TV documentary unit.

Ireland • 12 hrs

Projects on AI, health among entries for Young Scientist

Projects focused on artificial intelligence and health are among the most popular entries for the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

Science and Technology • 11 Nov

John King, SIPTU General Secretary Elect speaking at the union's conference

SIPTU warns of industrial unrest due to cost of living

The incoming General Secretary of the country's largest trade union, SIPTU, has warned of significant periods of industrial unrest because the cost of living crisis is "screwing workers".

Business • 11 Nov

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference

Scientists call on Von der Leyen to withdraw AI comment

More than 70 AI scientists from around the world have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking her to retract a statement she made in May that artificial intelligence is expected to approach human reasoning "next year".

Business • 10 Nov

Aer Lingus pilots pass no confidence motion on executives

Aer Lingus pilots, who are members of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA), have passed a motion of no confidence in the airline's Chief Executive Lynne Embleton and its Chief Operations Officer Adrian Dunne.

Ireland • 11 Nov

Central Bank warns over increase in AI 'deepfake' scams

The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures.

Business • 10 Nov

SIPTU conference to hear of online abuse of union members

Online abuse of union members, the protection of whistleblowers, and prison terms for employers who breach workers' rights are among the issues that will be discussed at the SIPTU Biennial National Delegate Conference which opens in Galway today.

Business • 10 Nov

Stock image of the inside of a cockpit on a commercial airplane

Pilots' industrial action at ASL Airlines postponed

Planned industrial action by members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) employed by ASL Airlines Ireland has been postponed.

Business • 07 Nov