Primary school teachers in Ireland have commenced a work-to-rule action as part of a public sector pay dispute, which is set to impact daily school operations, including drop-offs. In response to this industrial action, the Irish government has indicated its intention to hold urgent talks with teacher representatives.

TheJournal.ie: Primary school teachers begin work-to-rule, impacting drop-offs

Primary school teachers in Ireland have commenced a work-to-rule action, which could affect daily drop-offs. This action is part of a public sector pay dispute.

TheJournal.ie: Government seeks urgent talks amid teacher work-to-rule

The Irish government is seeking to hold talks 'as quickly as possible' in response to the industrial action by primary school teachers.

The Irish Times: Public service work-to-rule to affect pupils from Monday

A public service work-to-rule action is set to commence on Monday, which will impact pupils.

Budget 2027 proposals include a significant cut of €1,500 in college fees for parents with two children in third-level education, a measure secured by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless. Additionally, enhanced childcare supports will be introduced, extending to after-school care, with potential annual savings of up to €1,000 for parents with a child in full-time childcare.

Irish Examiner: Budget 2027: College fees to be cut by €1,500 for parents with two children in…

Higher education minister James Lawless secured fee discounts where families have multiple students in third-level education, potentially saving parents €1,500 per child in 2027.

The Irish Times: Budget 2027: Improved childcare supports to include after-school care

Ireland's Budget 2027 will introduce enhanced childcare supports, which will extend to after-school care.

TheJournal.ie: Budget proposals could save parents €1k annually on childcare

Parents with a child in full-time childcare in Ireland could see an annual reduction of up to €1,000 under new budget proposals.

The Irish Times: People share budget concerns: 'It's just gone mad'

Individuals across Ireland express their key concerns and desires for the upcoming budget, with one stating, 'It's just gone mad altogether'.

New figures reveal that the State has not recovered almost €1 billion in social welfare benefits that were overpaid.

Irish Examiner: Nearly €1bn in social welfare overpayments not recovered by the State

The State has not recovered nearly €1 billion in overpaid social welfare benefits, according to newly released figures.

The decision on the location for a crucial mother and baby psychiatric unit in Ireland remains unresolved, almost ten years after the issue first arose, despite persistent delays.

TheJournal.ie: Mother and baby unit location still undecided after decade of delays

The location for a mother and baby psychiatric unit in Ireland has not been decided for almost ten years, despite multiple delays.

Former employees of Waterford Crystal are still campaigning for their pensions, 35 years after the company's closure.

Irish Examiner: Former Waterford Crystal workers still fighting for pension, 35 years on

Former employees of Waterford Crystal are still campaigning for their pensions, 35 years after the company's closure.