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Industrial action by 300,000 workers has been paused after a last-minute intervention by the Taoiseach. Unions agreed to suspend the strike planned for next Wednesday, returning to the negotiating table just as the walkouts threatened to paralyze national services. The courts are currently occupied by the fallout of several long-running disputes. Solicitor Ammi Burke is seeking reinstatement after being dismissed without a formal process in 2019, while retailers on Dublin's O’Connell Street have begun receiving legal notices as part of a city-led review of the capital's main thoroughfare. A series of murder investigations and guilty pleas have kept the focus on violent crime, including the discovery of a body in Mallow and a fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire. In Waterford, the death of a family has led to demands for a specific crackdown on drug-related intimidation.

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Public sector unions have agreed to suspend a planned nationwide strike following a late intervention by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. This development comes after 300,000 workers had already taken to picket lines, and it is hoped that renewed talks between the government and unions will lead to a resolution.

Irish Examiner: Public sector strikes called off after late intervention by Taoiseach

Public sector strikes have been suspended following last-minute intervention by the Taoiseach (Prime Minister).

TheJournal.ie: Unions agree to suspend public service strike planned for next Wednesday

Public sector unions have reached an agreement to suspend a planned strike that was scheduled for the upcoming Wednesday.

Irish Examiner: After 300,000 workers took to picket lines, can Government and unions finally…

Following industrial action by 300,000 workers, this piece examines the possibility of a deal between the government and unions.

The tragic deaths of a family in Waterford have brought an increased focus on the issue of drug-related intimidation across Ireland, prompting calls for stronger measures to address the pervasive problem.

TheJournal.ie: Deaths of Waterford family show need for crackdown on drug intimidation

Following the deaths of a family in Waterford, there is an increased focus on the pervasive issue of drug-related intimidation in Ireland, with calls for stronger measures.

Solicitor Ammi Burke is seeking reinstatement after her dismissal from Arthur Cox in 2019, with the law firm defending its decision to terminate her employment without a formal disciplinary process. The Labour Court case is ongoing.

Irish Examiner: Ammi Burke's legal battle reveals breakdown behind Arthur Cox dismissal

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

Retailers located on Dublin's O'Connell Street have been served with legal notices following a review conducted by a group led by Robert Watt, Chief Executive of the Dublin City Regeneration Authority.

The Irish Times: Retailers on Dublin's O'Connell Street Hit With Legal Notices

Retailers on Dublin's O'Connell Street have received legal notices following a review by a group led by Robert Watt.

A murder investigation has been launched in Mallow after the body of a man identified as Paul 'Bosco' O'Connor was discovered.

Irish Examiner: Mallow murder investigation after man Paul 'Bosco' O'Connor found dead

A murder investigation is underway in Mallow after the discovery of Paul 'Bosco' O'Connor's body.

A man from Tralee has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after being convicted of rape and assault against a former partner.

Irish Examiner: Tralee man jailed for over 12 years for rape and assault

A man from Tralee has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for rape and assault of a former partner.

A man has pleaded guilty to arranging the murder of Lee Slattery, who was shot and subsequently buried in a shallow grave.

TheJournal.ie: Man pleads guilty to commissioning killing of Lee Slattery, who was shot and…

A man has pleaded guilty to arranging the murder of Lee Slattery, who was shot and subsequently buried in a shallow grave.

A man in his 30s is scheduled to appear in court in connection with the fatal shooting of Mark Cullen in Dún Laoghaire.

TheJournal.ie: Man (30s) due in court in connection with fatal shooting of Mark Cullen in Dún…

A man in his 30s is scheduled to appear in court in relation to the fatal shooting of Mark Cullen in Dún Laoghaire.

A suspended solicitor is facing accusations in court of using client funds to finance a music festival held in Laois.

The Irish Times: Solicitor Used Client Cash for Music Festival, Court Hears

A suspended solicitor is accused of using client funds to finance a music festival in Laois, the court was informed.

Residents of an Irish village are actively protesting against the planned construction of a data centre, raising concerns about its proximity to their homes.

The Irish Times: Irish Village Revolts Against Data Centre

Residents of an Irish village are protesting against the construction of a data centre, questioning its proximity to their homes.

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has responded defiantly to anonymous briefings concerning his health and official responsibilities.

The Irish Times: Minister Defends Health and State Matters Amidst Briefings

Minister Patrick O'Donovan responds defiantly to anonymous briefings concerning his health and official duties.

Irish universities have been found to spend considerable amounts of money on conducting invasive animal experiments in other countries.

TheJournal.ie: Irish universities paid hundreds of thousands for invasive animal experiments…

Irish universities have spent substantial sums of money on conducting invasive animal experiments in other countries.

The Vatican is reportedly considering sainthood for Father Willie Doyle, an Irish Jesuit priest who died during a World War I battle in Belgium.

BreakingNews.ie: Sainthood Consideration for Irish WWI Jesuit Priest

The Vatican is considering sainthood for Irish Jesuit priest Father Willie Doyle, who died in a World War I battle in Belgium.

An investigation is examining claims regarding the number of teaching hours undertaken by primary school teachers in Ireland compared to international standards.

TheJournal.ie: FactCheck: Do Irish primary school teachers have the most teaching hours in…

An investigation examines claims about the number of teaching hours undertaken by primary school teachers in Ireland compared to the rest of the world.

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