Public sector unions have confirmed a strike for November 12, coinciding with a European Union summit in Dublin. The action follows the rejection of a 7.75% pay offer, a decision that Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers called "extremely regrettable."

Irish Examiner: Public sector pay strike set to disrupt Dublin EU summit

European Union heads of state and government will meet on November 12, but the Government faces embarrassment as 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on the same day.

TheJournal.ie: Public sector unions' strike day 'regrettable'

Minister Jack Chambers described the public sector unions' plans for a strike day on November 12th as 'extremely regrettable'.

The Irish Times: Public Sector Workers Prepare for Second Strike Over Pay Offer

Public sector workers are gearing up for a second strike after rejecting a pay offer that amounts to 7.75%.

The government is poised to approve new regulations for short-term rental properties in larger towns and cities. This comes as a report indicates that only 12 rental properties nationwide were available within Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) limits in September, highlighting a severe shortage.

TheJournal.ie: Only 12 rental properties within HAP limits found in September

There were only 12 rental properties available within the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) limits across Ireland in September.

TheJournal.ie: Government to approve rules for short-term lets

The government is set to approve long-awaited regulations aimed at controlling short-term rental properties in larger towns and cities.

Further tributes are being paid to Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean, and a funeral service has been scheduled following her passing on November 1st, aged 34.

BreakingNews.ie: Tribute Paid to Irish Olympic Star Ciara Mageean

Michael Darragh Macauley has paid tribute to Ciara Mageean, highlighting her personal achievements as well as her athletic ones.

BreakingNews.ie: Funeral to be Held for Irish Olympic Star Ciara Mageean

A funeral service is scheduled to take place for the late Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean.

Gardaí were reportedly instructed not to enter the Cherry Orchard area on Halloween night due to fears of serious incidents, a new detail following reports of disorder and attacks on emergency services.

TheJournal.ie: Gardaí ordered not to enter Cherry Orchard on Halloween

Gardaí were instructed not to enter the Cherry Orchard area on Halloween night due to fears of serious incidents.

An investigation has revealed that the Health Service Executive (HSE) is not collecting millions of euros owed by pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about public finances.

TheJournal.ie: HSE failing to collect millions in pharma rebates

An investigation reveals that the Health Service Executive (HSE) is not collecting millions of euro owed by pharmaceutical companies.

Ireland is experiencing a significant shift in its labor market, with the demand for 'low and medium-skilled' migrant workers now surpassing that for higher-skilled staff. Recruitment from outside the EEA has doubled in sectors such as construction.

TheJournal.ie: Demand for migrant workers outstrips higher-skilled staff

The demand for 'low and medium-skilled' migrant workers in Ireland has now surpassed the demand for higher-skilled workers, with recruitment from outside the EEA doubling in sectors like construction.

Gardaí are considering appealing the 6.5-year sentence handed down to Abdullah Khan, who was convicted of being an Islamist knife attacker, potentially seeking a longer term.

Irish Examiner: Abdullah Khan: Gardai may appeal length of Islamist knife attacker's 6.5-year…

Gardaí are considering appealing the length of the 6.5-year sentence given to Abdullah Khan, who was convicted of being an Islamist knife attacker.

Ukrainian residents currently housed in a Cork hotel have been informed they must vacate their accommodation within three months, leaving them feeling uncertain about their future.

Irish Examiner: 'We feel lost', we don't know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave…

Ukrainian residents staying in a Cork hotel have been informed they must leave within three months, leaving them feeling lost and uncertain about their next steps.

A teenager has been hospitalised following a stabbing incident that occurred near the Cork bus station.

Irish Examiner: Teenager hospitalised after stabbing near Cork bus station

A teenager has been hospitalised following a stabbing incident that occurred near the Cork bus station.

Magnum has initiated a lawsuit against Aldi in Ireland, alleging trademark infringement concerning the supermarket's 'Gianni' product range.

Irish Examiner: Magnum sues Aldi in Ireland for alleged trademark infringement over 'Gianni'…

Magnum has filed a lawsuit against Aldi in Ireland, alleging trademark infringement concerning their 'Gianni' product range.

An investigation has found that Irish universities have spent hundreds of thousands of euros on invasive animal experiments conducted overseas.

TheJournal.ie: Irish universities paid for animal experiments abroad

Irish universities have spent hundreds of thousands of euros on invasive animal experiments conducted overseas.

Special education schools have launched legal action against the Department of Education concerning a circular related to admission policies.

TheJournal.ie: Special education schools sue Department over admissions

Special education schools have initiated legal action against the Department of Education regarding a circular on admission policies.

The inaugural Nations Championship rugby tournament is set to resume on Friday, with Ireland hosting Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.

BreakingNews.ie: Nations Championship: Fixtures, Standings, and Ireland's Chances

The inaugural Nations Championship tournament resumes on Friday with Ireland hosting Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.