Paid parental leave extended from seven to nine weeks in Ireland from today

PARENTS in Ireland can avail of up to nine week’s paid leave in the first two years of their child’s life as of today. Ireland’s Department of Social Protection has extended the standard parental leave allowance from seven to nine weeks from August 1, in a bid to give families more time together in the early years. “Time spent with a newborn child in the early months of their … [Read more...] about Paid parental leave extended from seven to nine weeks in Ireland from today

IRISH journalist Donie O’Sullivan has been promoted to CNN senior correspondent this week. In a statement the US network confirmed O’Sullivan’s move, after ten years with the broadcaster. Originally from Co. Kerry, O’Sullivan has spent the past decade reporting on the spread of online misinformation in the US, and now specialises in highlighting the effect conspiracy theories, … [Read more...] about CNN promotes Irish journalist Donie O’Sullivan to senior correspondent

ROWERS Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch have secured another medal for Ireland at the Paris Olympics today. The pair came third in the final of the men’s double sculls this morning – securing their place on the podium and another bronze medal for Ireland. Their win marks the fourth medal won for the nation, after swimmer Mona McSharry claimed bronze in the women’s breaststroke … [Read more...] about Rowers Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch scoop medal for Ireland at Paris Olympics

NOONE will be suspended or sacked over footage showing PSNI officers celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win, the chief of the police force has confirmed today. In a statement, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said while he “does not support what the officers did” those involved would not be disciplined over the incident. Videos circulated online on Sunday evening showing PSNI … [Read more...] about ‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular athletics coach who died unexpectedly at his home in Co. Cork over the weekend. Christopher Harrington died at his home in Waterfall on Sunday, July 28, his family have confirmed. The father-of-five died “unexpectedly at home”, his family said in a statement, adding that he would be “sadly missed” by his large family and wide circle of … [Read more...] about ‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach