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Sunday 20 September 2020
The Chambers Ireland survey said the worst-hit industries included tourism, hospitality, retail, entertainment and education.
Hardware stores opened yesterday as part of Phase One, with queues outside some shops.
The OPW closed most of its sites to the public following public health advice as Ireland worked to limit the spread of Covid-19.
The first day of Phase One saw golfers and tennis players able to play their sports again today.
Health officials have provided an update on Ireland’s first day in Phase One.
Phase One of the roadmap kicks in from today.
Across Dublin, traffic was a little busier as the country began the first stage of the Covid-19 roadmap.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday confirmed that Phase One of easing restrictions will begin on Monday.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Ireland will enter Phase One of easing restrictions on Monday.
Hardware stores, garden centres, farmers’ markets, bicycle shops and garages are due to open Monday.
Holohan stressed that public health advice still recommends people in cocooning categories stay at home if not exercising.
The Swedish furniture giant had planned to reopen on Monday.
Those who can work outside can now return to work.
The announcement comes after Cabinet met today to discuss advice given by NPHET.
NPHET met today to finalise its advice to government on easing restrictions from next Monday.
Cabinet is set to meet on Friday to discuss whether restrictions can be lifted.
Leo Varadkar said a limited easing of restrictions could begin on Monday.
Officials have said they are ‘hopeful’, but it is not guaranteed.
The deal includes a progressive rollback of tariffs and the protection of intellectual property rights.
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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