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 ...
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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 ...
Young Parents Need Our Support as They Return to the Workforce
Parents of young children need support from the State, society and employers. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the news that the National Children's Scheme has been launched, which aims to make childcare more ...
Warning to J1 Students and Holidaymakers
With many students planning their J1 trips to America and holidaymakers travelling Stateside, MEP Deirdre Clune has warned them to be aware of fake overcharging websites. Any Irish people travelling to America must regi ...
Just one manager out of three in the EU is a woman – with even less in senior management positions
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow a survey from Eurostat found that: Nearly 9.4 million people hold a managerial position in the European Union - 6.0 million men (64% of all managers) and 3.4 million wo ...
Scrap the Clock Changes by 2021
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee has today said that seasonal clock changes should be abolished in 2021 and it is up to the Member States to choose between winter or summer time. Ireland South ME ...
DAA Report on Cork Airport Shows Growth is Set to Continue
Cork Airport plans to outperform all other airports in Ireland in 2019 as it achieves its fourth consecutive year of growth. This is according to a briefing note from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) whichI have seen. ...
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