The ASTI is calling on the Education and Public Expenditure Ministers to take immediate action to end the ongoing strike by secretaries and caretakers.
The strike, which has caused significant disruption in schools, is centred around access to public service pensions and other entitlements.
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The Children's Ombudsman is expressing shock a child who was known to Tusla could have disappeared four years ago.
Niall Muldoon is asking how could a boy in Donabate who dealt with the relevant agencies and services just disappear?
A search is expected to continue today.
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SIPTU members at the FAI are meeting today to discuss proposals by the organisation, which could see a third of the workforce made redundant.
The union is criticising the Football Association of Ireland, claiming it's failed to respond to a request for an urgent meeting.
It's warning if meaningful discussions do not take place, members will consider all options, including industrial action.
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Two restaurants in the City were evacuated last night after a fire broke out at a premises on Oliver Plunkett street.
The alarm was raised at about 7pm, with a number of units of Cork City Fire Brigade attending the scene.
The fire was then brought under control by 8pm.
