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Sunday 20 September 2020
Irish Water has also advised businesses to make sure there is “no unnecessary use of water” .
Trump accused the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee of leaking election security information
One of the biggest problems with leaks is where to find them – a trained ear to hear a leak is still a commonly used method.
Nighttime restrictions are expected to continue in some areas for days or weeks.
Water supply has been curtailed in some places due to increased demand – primarily from leaks in the system.
The leaked secret economic analysis paints a dire economic picture for the UK post-Brexit.
The garda quit the force last year.
Concern has been expressed after phone calls between President Trump and two world leaders were leaked this week.
“I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible.”
The New York Times published details of the bomb used in the Manchester attack last night.
The files appear to show the CIA wanted to subvert software products and use them as surveillance devices.
Angry constituents have been protesting at Republican town hall-style meetings.
It appears that Obama could grant a pardon for Snowden, but all indications are that he won’t.
Almost 3,500 customers have had leaks repaired after they were identified by water meters, Irish Water says.
He’s had a few dealings with them in the past.
A Cork councillor said that they had been “devious”.
The TD is among those expected to be charged over the protest last November.
Here’s the latest on what you need to know.
“We cannot continue to allow the film to be represented by the poor quality of the pirated footage stolen from our presentation.”
The company said it has identified leaks at Irish homes that are wasting enough water to fill 18 Olympic pools each day.
Councils in five areas still expect to lose most of their treated water to leaks by the end of the year.
That’s compared with local authorities over the past 10 years. However, Irish Water says, “It’s not just about fixing leaks – it’s about reducing the amount of water that is lost.”
The studio has found itself at the centre of a massive hacking scandal over the past week.
Private documents and spreadsheets containing the health information of employees and their spouses and children have been leaked.
It has been revealed that UK authorities have access to one Irish submarine internet cable.
Companies are now reviewing their cover to take leaks into account, with one deciding on a limit of €1,000 for lost water.
A house has also flooded.
Leaks, protests, communication breakdown and a scorned minister have all contributed to a difficult 10 months for the new semi-state.
But only if the problem is on your side of the meter.
The GSOC report was unable to confirm the source of the ‘bugging’ leak.
It’s very dangerous warns Bord Gáis Networks.
However, Enda Kenny has insisted that “every child” will be free.
The party has launched a website claiming to give “the real cost of water charges”.
The company says the age of the pipe network, not their workers, caused leaks in Dublin.
The former NSA contractor has given his first in-person interview since arriving in Russia in June.
Committee members have expressed concern about the possibility that the allegations that have been raised in recent days would not be dealt with in some way before Christmas and New Year.
Hearings are likely to take place with National Asset Management Agency and Department of Finance officials in the New Year.
Alan Rusbridger has been asked to appear before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Select Committee next month.
MORE THAN THREE-quarters of people would support the government looking into the prospect of a four-day work week, according to a new survey.
This means doing the same job for the same salary, but over four days rather than five.
There have been calls for this idea to be explored already and the Four Day Week Ireland campaign today released details on its public attitude survey conducted last month.
Two out of three respondents said a four-day work week is “realistic and achievable” in the medium term.
67% of employers said they support the idea and 46% said it would be “feasible” to trial in their workplace.
“The four-day week, with no loss of pay, offers the potential of a genuinely better future for workers and employers alike,” said Joe O’Connor, director of campaigning with Fórsa trade union.
What may once have seemed like a radical concept is now, for many, a reasonable and rational ambition. The Covid-19 pandemic has further disrupted societal and workplace norms, while illustrating the potential for very different models of work.
So today we’re asking: Would you support a four-day work week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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