Nurses union says emergency department staffing levels are unsafe

Unaccompanied minors from countries including Ukraine, Somalia and Afghanistan facing difficulties in run-up to adulthood

The Israeli military has begun preparing to implement the agreement, it said on social media

Band, who began by busking in Dublin, to record fifth and final album

Increase in minimum wage was 30 cent lower than it should have been, says Ictu

Trade union official had alleged he was removed from role due to absence for cancer treatment

Employee had engaged in case against company which failed

Law Society contends ‘current tax treatment of the provision of food and drink to employees and directors is not appropriate for modern working practices’

Pay deal provides 10% increases to thousands of staff in creches and after-school childcare centres

John King holds senior role on Ictu public services committee and was key figure in pay deals for sector

Minister urged to spark a ‘Donogh O’Malley moment’ by transforming access to childcare

Independent candidate addresses meeting of Sinn Féin members, while Heather Humphreys says Ireland ‘must have a united people’

Competitiveness council urges ‘a more focused set of policy actions’ than cutting VAT to 9%

‘It’s like you drive around until you find an empty space to park your child, to shove your child into’

Deal is worth at least €1,280 to the company’s lowest paid workers