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Members of the Unite trade union are engaging in another day of strike action today as they call for the “reversal of the austerity-era cut to ‘travel time’”. Unite said it is waiting for the employers to follow up on an initial approach made last week. A recent survey of Unite members working for MEBSCA employers found that over 80pc have seen their living standards fall over the past five years. “MEBSCA employers have enjoyed a turnover bonanza while workers have seen their living standards fall over the past five years,” explained Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham. Unite Regional Officer, James McCabe said: “Employers should be in no doubt regarding our members’ determination to secure a reversal of the shameful cut to travel time.

Cork residents affected by flooding during the period of severe weather at the weekend have been told they can apply to a Government scheme for financial support. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said on Monday the humanitarian assistance scheme would be available for those living in properties directly affected by flooding. A major clean-up got under way on Sunday after a status orange rain warning caused severe flooding in parts of Cork on Saturday. “The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is open and support is available for those whose homes are affected by the flooding. “If any homeowner affected by severe weather needs to access these supports, they can contact the Community Welfare Service by phoning 0818 60 70 80.”

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said 43 people and a driver were on the vehicle when it crashed in Co Down. The bus had been carrying pupils from Strangford College to Bangor. She said: “This has been a very difficult and distressing experience for the pupils, their families and the wider school community. The PSNI said a casualty centre was set up at Strangford College but added that all children had either returned home or were taken to hospital. Translink chief executive Chris Conway confirmed that an Ulsterbus service carrying school pupils had crashed, adding that no other vehicles were involved.

The unusual sounds and dimmed lights made me feel like Little Red Riding Hood lost in the middle of the woods. I felt the same unsettling sensations when I first entered The House of Little Red, of the areas inside the attraction. Karl O’Connor, co-owner and creative director of the Nightmare Realm, says he and his wife had visited Siquijor, a place renowned for its myths and legends in the Philippines. Attending the media launch for The Nightmare Realm was like stepping out of my safety zone. Just as Little Red Riding Hood escaped the Big Bad Wolf, it gave me a chance to discover a new appreciation for the horror genre.

She was deputy leader of Fianna Fail from 1994 to 2002. A number of Fianna Fail TDs formed a guard of honour as the funeral procession made its way into Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan. Her son, Aengus O’Rourke, said his mother had a “deep interest in politics” and Fianna Fail to the very end. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins arrives for the funeral of Mary O’Rourke (Niall Carson/PA)“She was so organised, she was thorough, she was professional and always honest. “And because of all this, this very public life, we all had a sense that we knew Mary O’Rourke.

'She was proud of where she came from'Homily by Father Patrick Murphy, Administrator of Saint Mary’s Parish, Athlone, this morning at the Funeral Mass for Mary O'Rourke at Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, this morning. Mary Lenihan was born in Athlone and she was proud of where she came from. She grew up in a family steeped in politics, a family that had a high regard for public service. Her political achievements have been well documented and her commitment to public service is well known throughout the country. Mary’s contribution to public life has been enormous.

Gary Lineker: Bigger problems in the world than my Match of the Day contractBy PA Sport StaffGary Lineker says “there are bigger problems in the world” than contract discussions over his Match of the Day future. The BBC last week denied an announcement was pending regarding its highest-paid star, who is under contract until the end of the football season. Photo by Peter ByrneThe 63-year-old joked that his situation is like the Liverpool trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose deals all expire in the summer. “I think there is one significant difference, Liverpool fans really care about those three,” added the former England striker. I’m not signing my contract if you’re presenter.”

Lions players to share Australia tour profits under new agreementThomson ReutersBritish and Irish Lions players will get a share of profits during next year's tour of Australia in a new financial partnership model, the team said on Monday. Lions chief executive Ben Calveley said that the players' unions had played a key role in developing the new deal. "This landmark agreement highlights how (players) are at the centre of our thinking," he added. Simon Keogh, CEO of representative body Rugby Players Ireland, said the agreement was fair and reflective of strong collaboration between the stakeholders of rugby. The Lions are scheduled to play nine matches between June and August 2025 in their first Australia tour in 12 years.

The care of women in public maternity services “will never be the same” as that provided by private services, the heads of the four biggest maternity units informed Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. Their correspondence, dated September 2023, also stated there was “some evidence” that complications were less likely to occur among women managed privately. The current reality is that there is a difference between private and public care and there is some evidence that complications are less likely to occur among women managed within the private care system.”“In response to your question, what do we need to ensure the same care across public and private services for pregnant women and families, the reality is that they will never be the same,” they continued. “The fact that a woman can see the same experienced consultant for all her antenatal care, care during labour and delivery and postnatal is a system that cannot, and we believe should not, be replicated in public service provision. For example, the difference may be due to the overall health status of women who opted for private care, rather than to the private model of care itself.

BP is preparing to abandon plans to cut oil and gas production by 2030, according to reports. Under previous CEO Bernard Looney, BP vowed to reduce oil and gas output by 40 per cent while increasing low-carbon investments tenfold by 2030. It is instead pivoting towards more profitable oil and gas production, with new investments planned in the Middle East and Gulf of Mexico, according to Reuters. In August, BP signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iraqi Government to develop and explore the Kirkuk oilfield, which includes new oil and gas investment and power generation activities. BP shares were 1.6 per cent up at 423.6p on Monday morning, making them one of the blue-chip index's top risers.

It comes as the Assembly authorities have been asked to clarify whether Michael McMonagle was individually employed by Ms O’Neill, rather than Sinn Fein, during his time as a party press officer. DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley asked the Speaker if it could be clarified which Sinn Fein MLAs employed McMonagle, and whether they included the First Minister. Speaker Edwin Poots said he had selected an urgent oral question for Ms O’Neill on the matter in the Assembly on Monday afternoon. When did Sinn Fein notify the Assembly about Michael McMonagle's Stormont pass?Which Sinn Fein MLAs employed Mr McMonagle and did that include the First Minister? @JBuckleyMLA pic.twitter.com/fyg5fSqyFn — DUP (@duponline) October 7, 2024Earlier, Fearghal McKinney, head of the BHF in Northern Ireland, said the charity had suffered reputational damage over the matter.

The new auto-enrolment pension scheme is to be called My Future Fund. The Australian auto-enrolment system is called the Super, while the New Zealand version is called Kiwi Saver. The scheme will mean that 800,000 workers will be automatically added into a private pension scheme, in addition to their state pension. This new state agency will manage the auto-enrolment pension system and will be in place by the end of next March, she said. Without a change, hundreds of thousands of workers would be reliant solely on their state pension when they retire.

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To ease congestion, the jetty is to be widened and the staircase replaced and improved to help the flow of visitors. How incredible is Fingal's Cave! 🤯 This is one of the best examples of volcanic basalt columns in the WORLD & dates back around 60 million years! Back in early 2018, access to Fingal’s Cave was restricted for a lengthy period of time after extreme weather destroyed part of the walkway. The sea around Staffa is also a Marine Protected Area and a Special Area of Conservation.