Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

SIPTU members at Sligo Airport take industrial action

SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have commenced industrial action in a dispute over union recognition.

Business • 16 Apr

An HGV beside a convoy of tractors during a fuel protest in O'Connell Street

Nine formal complaints made about protest coverage - RTÉ

RTÉ has confirmed it received a total of nine formal complaints relating to its coverage of last week's fuel protests.

Ireland • 15 Apr

A woman wearing her a denim shirt holds her smart phone in her hand

EU age verification app to be available soon

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is technically ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

Business • 15 Apr

Ibec says the proposals lack a technical evidence base, as industry was not consulted (Stock image)

Ibec warns of impact of changes to EU cybersecurity laws

Business group Ibec has warned that proposed changes to the EU Cybersecurity Act could threaten the stability of 18 critical industries and impose a €730 million cost on the Irish telecommunications sector alone.

Business • 15 Apr

Unite members in National Ambulance Service to strike

Members of the Unite trade union in the National Ambulance Service are to take strike action next month in a dispute over salary scales.

Business • 15 Apr

New AI model not a risk to State - cybersecurity chief

The head of the National Cyber Security Centre has denied that a powerful new artificial intelligence model from AI company Anthropic represents a risk to the State.

Business • 14 Apr

The words Anthropic AI on a pink and dark background

Irish cybersecurity watchdog issues update on Anthropic

Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it has reviewed the published technical material relating to a powerful new artificial intelligence model from AI company Anthropic.

Ireland • 14 Apr