New report shows people in disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of migrants

A NEW report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) shows that public opinion on immigration is more negative in disadvantaged areas. The study is based on a survey of over 1,200 people in 2023 along with data from the 2022 Census. Researchers suggest that fears about pressure on national services and crime are driving sentiment on the issue. Despite public … [Read more...] about New report shows people in disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of migrants

EURONEXT Dublin has said it does not see an immediate need to extend its trading hours, but is paying attention to growing international momentum toward longer or near-24-hour trading windows. The exchange, which operates from 8am to 4:30pm, is maintaining its current schedule while continuing to consult with market participants on the issue. “Euronext is continuously engaging … [Read more...] about Dublin Stock Exchange considering extended trading hours

AS global work cultures change in the wake of the COVID pandemic, Ireland is quietly becoming a trailblazer in a new workplace movement: the four-day workweek. This is all according to a major international study recently published in Nature Human Behaviour The landmark study, led by researchers at Boston College and the University of Cambridge and including Irish social policy … [Read more...] about Ireland is at the forefront of the four-day workweek

A LONGSTADING Irish charity which supports some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham has launched a summer homelessness appeal. SIFA Fireside, a support service for people experiencing homelessness, is calling on the public not to forget those in need during the summer holidays. SIFA Fireside's latest advertising campaign launched this month “It’s an unfortunate truth … [Read more...] about Birmingham Irish charity launches striking summer homelessness appeal

RYANAIR CEO Michael O’Leary has criticised the Irish government’s infrastructure plan, accusing it of wasting public money while obstructing airline growth at Dublin Airport. Speaking after Ryanair reported a record €820 million net profit for the first quarter of its fiscal year, which is more than double from the same period last year, O’Leary said the government’s inaction … [Read more...] about O’Leary criticises Irish government’s development and infrastructure plan