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# cutting the cord

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work life balance

Other countries have tried it, so what does the 'right to disconnect' actually mean?

A public consultation is currently underway in this country.

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Jan 15th 2021, 11:42 AM

cutting the cord

Should public payphones be hung up, permanently?

If a payphone is not being used then Eir is allowed to take it away.

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May 31st 2016, 3:01 PM