High Hopes
The sector re-opened on May 4th.
35,000 construction workers are claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
That's despite the construction sector reopening fully since May 4th.
The Construction Industry Federation says 40 percent of the industry stayed open during Level 5 lockdown, for projects that were given exemptions.
Director General Tom Parlon says its his understanding that people are returning to work each day:
Kildare South TD Urges Caution As Bird Flu Detected In Dead Birds On Irish Beaches
The HSE has rated the current risk to the general public from Avian flu as low, rising to medium risk for those exposed by occupation.
Ireland To Sign Up To Major €150bn EU Defence Initiative
Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join Security Action for Europe today.
Man Who Died At His Home Near Lucan Was Stabbed A Number Of Times
James 'Jake' Berney, who was in his 50s, died in hospital after being attacked at his home on Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy.
Naas Mental Health Unit Flagged For Risk Areas Despite Moderate Compliance Results
Inspectors found the centre to be 86 percent compliant with mental health regulations - slightly above the average for the region.
New EU Regulation Says Phones Must Survive 45 Drops, Last 7 Years
The new Ecodesign Regulation means phones must hold at least 800 charges while keeping 80% battery capacity, survive at least 45 drops, and be repairable for up to 7 years.
Protest Convoy To Loop Around Justice Minister's Constituency Over Citywest Hotel Sale
Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.
Taxi Shortage Blamed On "Unrealistic" Wheelchair Vehicle Rules
There was a slight improvement in the county in 2024 but driver numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
Struggling Families Left Waiting As Social Protection Appeal Times Soar
The processing of appeals for the Carer's Allowance has increased from 12.5 weeks to nearly 17 weeks, while the processing of Disability Allowance appeals has gone from 12.4 to 16 weeks.
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