Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

The IWU said staff at Northside Home Care were excluded from a pay deal as they were recategorised as non-Section 39 workers

Healthcare assistants at Northside Home Care to strike

Around 50 healthcare assistants who are employed by Northside Home Care Services will begin indefinite strike action today in a dispute over pay.

Dublin • 1 hr

UCC launches toolkit to combat AI deepfake engagement

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have developed a new online educational toolkit designed to reduce engagement with AI-generated explicit images.

Regional • 1 hr

What we learned from Media Committee's hearing on Grok

In advance of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts and Media hearing, Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau prepared a written statement, and he didn't pull any punches.

Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs

17% fall in job vacancies in 2025 - report

There was a 17% fall in advertised job vacancies last year, according to a new report from FRS Recruitment.

Business • 14 Jan

Gardaí investigating 200 reports of Grok-generated images

Gardaí have said there are 200 active investigations into child sexual abuse-related images generated by the XAI chatbot Grok.

Ireland • 15 Jan

Fears of job losses at Kepak in Co Meath

There are fears of job cuts by the Kepak meat processing company at its beef deboning and cutting operations in Clonee, Co Meath.

Business • 13 Jan

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67% of health workers considering leaving role - report

More than two-thirds of health workers are "actively" considering leaving their role, according to new research.

Health • 13 Jan

Aldi Ireland announces 2% pay rise for hourly paid staff

Supermarket chain Aldi Ireland has announced a 2% increase for all paid hourly rates, with effect from 1 February.

Business • 13 Jan

People hold banners and flags at a protest

Labour Court to consider school secretary pension dispute

The Labour Court has held a hearing on the pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers.

Ireland • 12 Jan

SIPTU said its HSE Home Support strike committee will meet shortly to set dates for industrial action

Healthcare assistants vote for strike action

SIPTU members working as healthcare assistants (HCAs) in the HSE Home Support Service across Donegal, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick have voted overwhelmingly for strike action.

Ireland • 12 Jan