It is in everyone’s interest that more support is given to working parents and we must give a clear message to parents that society values what they are doing. The is a hugely talented workforce in Ireland that is often ...
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European Parliament Approves Rules to Introduce Safety Features for Cars and Trucks
From May 2022 for new models and from May 2024 for existing models, cars must be equipped with more life-saving technology. The new rules will introduce about 30 life-saving technologies. For big vehicles like trucks ...
Enhanced Support for Workers in Ireland and Those Working Abroad
The establishment of the European Labour Authority (ELA) has been approved at European level. The ELA will offer support for Irish workers either at home or for those working in another EU country by providing access for ...
New Rules Approve to Protect ‘On-Demand’ Workers
The European Parliament has approved new rules to protect workers in ‘on-demand’ jobs such as Deliveroo. The rules will set out minimum rights and demands increased transparency for those workers in the so-called "gig ec ...
Irish students can apply to training programme to get first-hand experience in EU journalism
Journalism students in Ireland and across the EU are invited to apply for the 2019 edition of the Youth4Regions programme. Applicants are asked to send their best words or images on an EU-funded project to win a trip ...
Ireland: the third-best performer in Europe for road safety in 2018
Ireland was the third-best performer for road safety in 2018, with 31 deaths per million inhabitants, according to figures released by the EU today. Ireland also improved by 30% between 2010 and 2018, according to the da ...
Step Closer Towards More Leave And Flexible Working for Parents
Securing a better work-life balance for working parents has moved a step forward. MEPs voted in favour today of the agreement reached by the Council and the Parliament on the Work-Life Balance Directive. This is a great ...
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