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The health service spent €250 million more than budgeted on agency staff due to the use of higher-cost temporary workers. These costs come as delays to the new Children’s Hospital have now prevented treatment for 900,000 children. Public sector pay negotiations begin on Monday at the Workplace Relations Commission following an agreement on a framework. Meanwhile, records indicate a 21% unemployment rate among international graduates from a specific master's programme in 2024. A US investment firm is expected to raise rents following its planned buyout of the country’s largest private landlord. Elsewhere, a solicitor is back in court seeking reinstatement after her 2019 dismissal; her former firm argued that the decision was made without a formal disciplinary process.

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The health service has exceeded its budget for agency staff by €250 million. This comes as the delayed opening of the new Children's Hospital has resulted in approximately 900,000 children being denied necessary treatment.

The Irish Times: Health service spent €250m more on agency staff than budgeted

The health service exceeded its budget by €250 million due to the use of 'higher-cost' agency staff.

The Irish Times: 900,000 children denied treatment at overdue Children's Hospital

A generation of children have been denied treatment due to the ongoing delays in opening the new Children's Hospital.

Following the recent suspension of public sector strikes, negotiations for a new pay deal are scheduled to start on Monday at the Workplace Relations Commission.

TheJournal.ie: Public pay deal negotiations to start at Workplace Relations Commission

Negotiations for a new public pay deal are scheduled to commence on Monday at the Workplace Relations Commission.

The Irish Times: Talks on new public sector pay deal to begin Monday

Negotiations for a new public sector pay deal are scheduled to commence on Monday following an agreement on a framework.

The impending buyout of Ireland's largest private landlord by a US investment firm is predicted to lead to an increase in rental prices.

TheJournal.ie: Takeover of Ireland's biggest landlord likely to lead to rent hikes

The planned buyout of Ireland's largest private landlord by a US investment firm is expected to result in increased rents.

Data reveals a high graduate unemployment rate of 21% in 2024 for a specific master's program in Ireland, predominantly affecting non-EU students.

TheJournal.ie: Concerns over high unemployment among international graduates in Ireland

Records indicate a high graduate unemployment rate of 21% in 2024 for a specific master's program in Ireland primarily composed of non-EU students.

A solicitor is seeking reinstatement, as new insights emerge regarding her 'troubled relationship' with Arthur Cox, who defended its decision to dismiss her without a formal disciplinary process in 2019.

Irish Examiner: 'The shackles came off': Inside Ammi Burke's troubled relationship with Arthur…

A solicitor is seeking reinstatement after Arthur Cox defended its decision to dismiss her without a formal disciplinary process in 2019.

A column discusses the spreading 'smell of Garda scandal' and questions the justice minister's awareness and response to the issue.

Irish Examiner: Mick Clifford: Smell of Garda scandal is spreading - but is justice minister…

This story examines the spread of a Garda scandal and questions whether the justice minister is taking notice.

Met Éireann is actively trying to prevent the shutdown of its network of amateur weather watchers.

The Irish Times: Met Éireann scrambles to save amateur weather watchers' network

Met Éireann is working to prevent the shutdown of its network of amateur weather watchers.

The Munster rugby team secured a five-try victory over Racing in the Champions Cup, dedicating the win to the memory of Anthony Foley.

Irish Examiner: Munster honour Anthony Foley with five-try Champions Cup victory over Racing

Munster rugby team achieved a five-try victory over Racing in the Champions Cup, honoring Anthony Foley.

The Irish Times: Munster honours Anthony Foley with victory

Munster defeated Racing 92 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, honoring the memory of Anthony Foley.

BreakingNews.ie: Munster Victory Dedicated to Axel

Craig Casey stated that Munster's victory over Racing was dedicated to 'Axel'.

BreakingNews.ie: Tribute to Anthony Foley at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The crowd at Páirc Uí Chaoimh paid a tribute to Anthony Foley.

BreakingNews.ie: Munster Hold Off Racing 92 in Champions Cup Opener

Munster secured an opening night victory against Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.

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