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So far around €5.7bn has been paid out in wage subsidies during the pandemic

"Alarming" dividends paid by wage subsidy recipients

The Fianna Fáil TD, Jim O'Callaghan, has said it is "alarming" that companies which received the very generous wage supports from the State are paying out dividends to shareholders and called for the scheme to be amended into the future.

Business • 15 Dec 21

The compliance programme has to date covered 7,223 employers

Revenue claws back €50m of EWSS payments

The Revenue Commissioners has to date clawed back €50m in a compliance programme concerning the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS).

Business • 24 Sep 21

The Labour Party have drawn up legislation that would force pension providers to be more transparent about charges

Call for more transparent pension fees legislation

A report on pensions has found that fees and charges are so high that over time they are wiping out the tax relief given to pension savers by the State.

Business • 19 Apr 21

The Government recently sought firm commitments from insurance companies that they will reduce premiums after the publication of new personal injuries guidelines

Car insurance premiums to fall in the 'near future'

The chief executive of Insurance Ireland has said she would be "optimistic" that consumers will start to see a reduction in their motor insurance premiums "in the near future".

Business • 12 Apr 21

AIB yesterday announced a deal to buy Goodbody Stockbrokers from its existing shareholders for €138m

Goodbody to be ring-fenced from AIB on pay matters

The Minister for Finance says approximately 30 staff members will move from AIB to Goodbody Stockbrokers when the bank completes the purchase of the business.

Business • 03 Mar 21

The Central Bank yesterday fined Davy €4.13m for breaching market rules in relation to a transaction involving the broker's own staff

Davy apologises: 'deeply regrets shortcomings'

The Board of Davy has issued a public statement in response to yesterday's €4.13million fine by the Central Bank for breaking market rules on conflicts of interest.

Business • 03 Mar 21

The top ten repayments ranged from €6m down to €1.4m

€79m in wage subsidies repaid to Revenue last year

One firm repaid €6 million in Covid-19 wage subsidies to the Revenue Commissioners last year.

Business • 22 Jan 21

The Minister for Health cited public health and security reasons for the decision

Financial union wants face coverings made mandatory

The Financial Services Union has criticised a refusal by the Minister for Health to make the wearing of face coverings in banks, post offices and credit unions compulsory for customers.

Business • 15 Jan 21

10,000 firms in the banking, investment, insurance and other sectors here are regulated by the Central Bank

Central Bank faces questions on enforcement record

The Central Bank's record on enforcement has come under scrutiny after it emerged that apart from the tracker mortgage controversy, it has not taken a single action over a breach of the Consumer Protection Code in the last four year.

Business • 13 Nov 20

Labour's Employment and Social Protection spokesperson Ged Nash said the High Court's ruling should be appealed

Labour proposes legislation to protect wage agreements

The Labour Party has proposed new legislation to protect sectoral wage agreements, after the High Court ruled that the law underpinning such agreements was unconstitutional.

Ireland • 25 Jun 20

The patient notes have been returned to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda

Hospital patient notes found in Drogheda garden

The HSE is investigating the discovery of medical records from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in the garden of a housing estate in Drogheda a d has reported the incident to the Date Protection Commissioner.

Health • 01 May 19

Ged Nash says legislation does nothing for those on 'if and when' contracts

Protections needed for 'if and when' workers - Labour

Proposed Government legislation to enhance the rights of workers in precarious employment will fail to protect them unless it is amended, according to the Labour Party.

Employment • 13 Feb 18

Restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors are concerned reforms would add to their costs burden

Employers worried over precarious contracts reform

Employers have warned that implementing reforms to govern low hours or precarious employment contracts could have serious consequences.

Ireland • 04 Jan 16

Ged Nash had written to the new owners of Clerys outlining the Government's concerns about the liquidation

New Clerys owners to meet employment minister

The new owners of Clerys, Natrium Limited, have agreed to meet the Minister of State for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, to discuss the liquidation of the department store last Friday.

News • 20 Jun 15

Ged Nash said the Government wants tax cuts to be aimed at lower and middle income workers

Flat-rate pay rise for public sector not ruled out

Minister of State for Business and Employment Ged Nash has said the Government has not ruled out a flat-rate pay increase for public sector workers ahead of negotiations with trade unions.

News • 11 May 15

The Low Pay Commission was formally launched this morning

Work should pay more than welfare - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is morally unacceptable and economically unwise for people at work to be experiencing poverty.

News • 26 Feb 15

Minister of State for Labour Affairs Ged Nash

Hotels reject criticism about workers' pay

The Irish Hotels Federation has rejected criticisms by Minister for State for Labour Affairs Ged Nash, about its refusal to engage with sectoral wage setting mechanisms designed to protect lower paid workers.

News • 05 Feb 15

New Low Pay Commission will examine current minimum wage level of €8.65

Minister calls for minimum wage rise

The Minister for Business and Employment has said he wants to see the National Minimum Wage increased over a period of time and is calling for applications for membership of a new Low Pay commission.

News • 15 Dec 14

Ged Nash