At present gardaí are excluded from an EU working time directive which states that people working longer than six-hour shifts be granted rest and meal breaks.
Instead of uniting against this draconian piece of legislation, the unions are operating under a ‘me fein’ attitude that will help no one, writes Kieran Allen.
Croke Park 2 is a serious reversal of rights won by trade unions over decades. If rejected, it will be the union leaders that will come under question, writes Kieran Allen.
Ireland doesn’t even make the top 20 of longest average working hours from April to June this year – but neither does Germany in a list that blows Merkel’s ‘lazy Greeks’ stereotype out of the water.
With staff at the European Parliament refusing to work for a 40-hour week, we’re wondering how much time readers of TheJournal.ie spend with their noses to the grindstone…
LAST WEEK, A majority of Covid-19 restrictions were eased by the Government after being in place for almost two years.
Social distancing rules, caps on occupancy and limited opening hours for pubs and restaurants were all removed, while mask-wearing in shops and on public transport is set to remain in place until at least February.
With restrictions eased, the country is likely to see an uptick in socialisation as events like concerts return over the coming weeks.
So today we want to know: Have you been out at a pub, restaurant or event past 8pm since restrictions were eased?
Poll Results:
No, and I don't plan on going out this week (7568)
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