Podcasts about workplace relations commission

It's that time again to bring you another C Suite Special, where we talk to C Suite leaders from some of Ireland's biggest organisations, giving us HR people fantastic insights into how they and their organisations operate and thrive. And to talk to us today, we're delighted to be joined by someone who we recently listened to at the CIPD Employment Law Conference, who I knew would be the perfect guest for this series on the podcast, as she gave such fantastic insights into an organisation that many of us are familiar with, but I might argue, could know a lot more about. We're joined today by the brilliant Audrey Cahill, Director General at the Workplace Relations Commission.   In this episode, we cover... 03:16 Audrey's Journey in HR 14:19 Demystifying the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) 20:12 The Humanisation of the WRC 25:16 Creating a Safe Environment for Dispute Resolution 30:00 The Importance of Early Intervention 34:55 Establishing Clear Policies and Procedures 38:15 The Impact of Trust on Organisational Culture 44:42 Balancing Compliance with Organisational Needs 48:59 The Foundation of Effective HR Practices   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we'd really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we're also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions

A planned work-to-rule by 80,000 healthcare staff has been suspended after 25 hours of talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. We hear from HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster, and first, the General Secretary of the INMO, Phil Ní Sheaghdha.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Echo Chamber podcast Martin details what is happening next week at the Workplace Relations Commission and why we are all potential mugs in what doesn't seem to be, despite promises from RTE's top table, a fair and transparent process. Why is our National Public Service Broadcaster, RTE, looking to conduct these important meetings in private? The details you'll need to use if you want to help shine some light on this process are as follows: Ref Adjudicator File: ADJ-0054211 Email address pru@workplacerelations.ie Sinn Féin's David Cullinane on the Ditch's revelations into CHI podcast is available here now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-124133431

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/23rqpuhs Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Community sector workers to consider pay agreement. Oibrithe san earnáil pobail le breathnú ar chomhaontú pá. Workers in the community and voluntary sector are to consider proposals for a pay dispute settlement that have been accepted by their representatives. Tá oibrithe san earnáil pobail agus dheonach le breathnú ar mholtaí réitigh maidir le haighneas pá a bhfuil glactha ag a gcuid ionadaithe leo. The unions and the Government reached an agreement on the dispute in the Workplace Relations Commission last night and its contents are being presented to workers in the next few days. Tháinig na ceardchumainn agus an Rialtas ar chomhaontú faoin aighneas sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre aréir agus táthar lena bhfuil ann a chur faoi bhráid na n-oibrithe as seo go ceann cúpla lá. It is understood that the agreement proposes to give workers a 9.25% pay increase over the two years between October 2024 and October 2026, and also promises to include the community and voluntary sector in future pay agreements. Tuigtear go moltar sa chomhaontú ardú pá de 9.25 faoin gcéad a thabhairt do na hoibrithe i gcaitheamh an dá bhliain idir Deireadh Fómhair 2024 agus Deireadh Fómhair 2026, agus gealltar freisin an earnáil pobail agus dheonach a chur san áireamh i gcomhaontuithe pá as seo amach. Workers include people in various charities and agencies that provide healthcare services on behalf of the State. Áirítear i measc na n-oibrithe daoine i gcatharnais agus i ngníomhaireachtaí éagsúla a chuireann seirbhísí cúraim shláinte ar fáil thar ceann an Stáit. Last month, workers in those organizations voted in favor of going on strike if a resolution to the dispute was not reached. An mhí seo caite, vótáil oibrithe sna heagraíochtaí sin i bhfabhar dul ar stailc mura dtiocfaí ar réiteach ar an aighneas. They accused the Government of not yet implementing a pay agreement made in October 2023. Chuir siad i leith an Rialtais nár cuireadh i bhfeidhm fós comhaontú pá a rinneadh i nDeireadh Fómhair 2023. The Department of Children, Equality and Disability has stated that the community and voluntary sector is relied upon to provide a good number of essential services and that they should be fairly compensated for the invaluable work they do. Tá sé ráite ag an Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais agus Míchumais go bhfuiltear ag brath ar lucht na hearnála pobail agus deonaí le riar maith seirbhísí riachtanacha a sholáthar agus gur cóir iad a chúiteamh mar is ceart as an obair iomardúil a dhéanann siad. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

You may have seen the recent story of a 71 year old employee for the Hairy Lemon pub being awarded €30,000 for discriminatory dismissal: because of his age.John Mooney told a March 2024 Workplace Relations Commission hearing that his employer informed him in November 2023 that he would be dismissed at Christmastime "because [the pub's] insurance had increased as a result of his age".So, does ageism still exist in the workplaces?Journalist and author Valerie Cox joins Kieran to discuss.

In this episode of KC Connect. Pauline O' Hare and Harry Wall from our Employment Law Services Team, discuss recent Workplace Relations Commission cases taken under the Right to Request Remote and Flexible Working, including key takeaways for employers. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

An Office of Public works project to replace an unsafe seventy-metre perimeter wall around a government office ended up costing over €490,000. The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 exclusive of VAT. We discuss this all with Paul Davis who is a Public Procurement Expert from DCU.

You may have seen today that the Office of Public Works (OPW) paid €490k to build a wall in Dublin… To be exact: a 70 meter wall in front of the Workplace Relations Commission's office.Peadar Toibín, Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath East joins Kieran to discuss.

On this episode of The Tonight Show:-Outrage grows as 130,000+ still without power, water, or phone service after #StormÉowyn.-Just six women appointed as Ministers of State—raising questions about representation.- Another eye-watering OPW spend: nearly €500,000 on a wall around the Workplace Relations Commission.Join the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Office of Public works project to replace an unsafe seventy-metre perimeter wall around a government office ended up costing over €490,000. The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 exclusive of VAT. We discuss this all with Paul Davis who is a Public Procurement Expert from DCU.

Clare firefighters admit "there's a possibility" they'll resume industrial action following their rejection of WRC proposals. Retained firefighters, who are members of SIPTU, have voted 55% against and 45% in favour of the Workplace Relations Commission proposals which were agreed to by union representatives and Government representatives in August. As per the proposals, firefighters would receive a guaranteed weekly income, new entrants would get €483 per week which would rise to €500 by year eight, and station officers would be paid €667 per week, rising to €752. Shop Steward of Clare's retained firefighters Edward Moloney says members don't want to go on strike but may be faced with no alternative if the Government doesn't listen.

Clare firefighters say raising the retirement age "buys the Government time" to address the more pressing issues in the service. From today, the mandatory age at which those in the fire service, prison service and the Defence Forces can retire will increase from 60 to 62. The measure was among a number of recommendations for firefighters set out by the Workplace Relations Commission last September - with having a minimum of 12 retained firefighters per station and ensuring structured-time off also contained in the proposals. Shop steward for Clare's retained firefighters Edward Moloney has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons today's move offers a "lifeline" to stations struggling to retain staff.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2yxb8l2d Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Talks are underway to avoid a strike at Aer Lingus. Comhráite ar siúl le súil stailc in Aer Lingus a sheachaint. Discussions are underway today between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots Association regarding a pay dispute that could lead to a strike. Tá comhráite ar siúl inniu idir Aer Lingus agus Chumann Phíolótaí Aerlínte na hÉireann maidir le haighneas pá a bhféadfadh stailc a bheith mar thoradh air. Yesterday, members of that union in Aer Lingus voted overwhelmingly in favor of taking industrial action - including a strike - if a compromise was not reached between us. Inné, vótáil baill den cheardchumann sin in Aer Lingus le móramh mór i bhfabhar tabhairt faoi ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch – stailc san áireamh – mura dtiocfaí ar chomhréiteach idir dhá linn. Ahead of today's joint talks, Aer Lingus asked the pilots to give fifteen days' notice before going on strike. Roimh na comhchainteanna inniu, d'iarr Aer Lingus fógra cúig lá dhéag ar na píolótaí sula rachaidís ar stailc. According to the Workplace Relations Commission's code of practice, it is recommended to give at least one week's notice before going on strike. De réir chód cleachtais an Choimisiúin um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre, moltar fógra seachtaine ar a laghad a thabhairt sula dtéitear ar stailc. The president of the pilots' union, Captain Mark Tighe, said that the members would announce "in due course" what kind of industrial action they would undertake. Dúirt uachtarán cheardchumann na bpíolótaí, an Captaen Mark Tighe, go bhfógródh na baill "in am trátha" cén sórt gníomhaíochta tionsclaíche go baileach a dtabharfaidís faoi. He indicated however that the pilots wished not to disturb people who intend to go on holiday abroad this summer. Thug sé le fios mar sin féin gur mhian leis na píolótaí gan cur as do dhaoine a bhfuil sé i gceist acu dul ar saoire thar lear an samhradh seo. On the contrary, says Mark Tighe, the pilots are determined to get their own share of the big profit that Aer Lingus is currently making. Os a choinne sin, arsa Mark Tighe, tá na píolótaí meáite ar a gcothrom féin a fháil den bhrabach mór atá Aer Lingus a dhéanamh faoi láthair. Last week, the union rejected a Labor Court recommendation to give them a total 9.2% pay rise as part of an interim settlement. An tseachtain seo caite, dhiúltaigh an ceardchumann moladh ón gCúirt Oibreachais ardú pá 9.2 faoin gcéad san iomlán a thabhairt dóibh mar chuid de réiteach eatramhach. That proposal is far from the mark, however, since the 23.8% pay rise that the pilots are demanding. Tá an moladh sin i bhfad ón marc, ámh, ós ardú pá 23.8 faoin gcéad atá na píolótaí a éileamh. According to the pilots, the pay rise offers they have been given so far are not in line with the rate of inflation or the huge profit Aer Lingus is making, and do not take into account all the benefits that have allowed they want on behalf of the company during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dar leis na píolótaí nach bhfuil na tairiscintí ar ardú pá a tugadh dóibh go dtí seo, nach bhfuil siad ag teacht le ráta an bhoilscithe ná leis an mbrabach mór atá Aer Lingus a dhéanamh, agus nach gcuirtear san áireamh iontu na sochair ar fad a lig siad uathu ar son an chomhlachta aimsir na paindéime covid 19. Aer Lingus Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Donal Moriarty, however, said the pilots' demands were out of proportion and untenable. Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Gnóthaí Corparáideacha Aer Lingus, Donal Moriarty, áfach, go raibh éileamh na bpíolótaí as compás agus dochurtha i gcrích. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

A Clare firefighter fears irreparable damage will be done to the service unless the Government urgently resolves a pay dispute. It's after SIPTU and the LGMA held a meeting at the Workplace Relations Commission last night after part-time firefighters were offered a maximum increase of €750 to their annual €8,000 retainer. Between January and April, Clare's firefighters responded to 400 emergency calls, with 60% of the force made up of retained personnel. Killaloe Fire Station Shop Steward Edward Moloney says the matter needs to be resolved once and for all.

Clare's retained firefighters have accused the Government of showing them "complete disrespect" with regard to pay and conditions. SIPTU has demanded an urgent meeting at the Workplace Relations Commission after Government officials made what's been called an "unacceptably low" offer at a meeting concerning increasing the annual retainer. It's understood the first offer was to increase the retainer by €300 and after this was rejected, the improved offer of a €750 increase was also turned down by the SIPTU Retained Firefighter Negotiating Committee. Killaloe Fire Station Shop Steward Edward Moloney believes the offers show the total lack of appreciation of the work of firefighters.

1 in 5 workers in Ireland had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). Many conveyed that they did not report these incidents due to fears of retaliation or job loss.  Similarly, the Workplace Relations Commission acknowledges there is an underreporting of incidents, with many employees citing that they distrust the reporting processes and fear of worsening their work situation as the main reasons for not coming forward.All this underscores a critical need that HR and business leaders need to step up and address this insidious problem to ensure there are effective workplace policies and support systems in place.Victoria Smith, Knowledge Partner and employment law expert, Ciara O'Kennedy, Partner at LK Shields Solicitors LLP, discuss:Detailed explanations of what constitutes sexual harassment under Irish law and how hostile work environments can allow inappropriate behaviour to happen.Look back at key legal precedents and case law in Ireland to learn from and protect both your staff and business.Outline the legal obligations of employers under Irish law.Discuss how employers can implement robust policies and training for all staff on sexual harassmentThis essential session, tailored for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders, delves into the legal, practical, and human aspects of addressing sexual harassment within the workplace.  We discuss recent legal developments and provide insights and tips on effective policies, best practice and how best to create awareness in the workplace regarding sexual harassment.  

A Clare firefighter believes the lifting of the mandatory retirement age will act as an incentive for people to join the fire service. Government approval has been granted for increasing the retirement age for both full-time and retained firefighters from 58 to 62. The move is among a number of Workplace Relations Commission recommendations being implemented such the provision of 12 firefighters in all retained fire stations and guaranteed fixed minimum earnings in excess of €20,000. Shop Steward at Killaloe Fire Station Edward Moloney predicts the measure will give firefighters the opportunity to continue earning later in their careers.

Neil Bruton, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland on the case of a chef from India awarded €143,000 by Workplace Relations Commission

The HSE recruitment freeze has been referred to the Workplace Relations Commission amid health and safety concerns. With more on this Pat was joined by Liam Doran, Ex General Secretary INMO, former member of Implementation team for Slainte Care.

Regulations have been published setting out new “on the spot” fines that can be imposed on employers by a Workplace Relations Commission inspector for employment law offences. But which offences are included, how will this work, and what must employers do to ensure they don't get fined? To answer these questions and more, we're delighted to be joined by Sarah Lawn, Senior associate in the Employment Law Group at Arthur Cox.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing. Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

A Lahinch company is encouraging employers not to be taken aback by employees requesting to work from home. The Workplace Relations Commission will finalise guidelines in the coming weeks on employee rights to request remote or flexible working, which are expected to include a requirement for employees to give a minimum eight-week notice period when seeking alternative working arrangements. Figures from Eurostat show the number of Irish people working from home has increased from 7% to 25% since 2019. Chief Operating Officer of HRLocker Crystel Rynn says while eight weeks isn't a lot of notice, employers must be prepared for such requests.

Talks on a new public sector agreement get under way this evening. The scale of any possible deal will hopefully become a bit clearer by later this evening. Kieran was joined by John King, SIPTU's Deputy General Secretary with responsibility for the Public Service and Kieran Mulvey, Former Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission...

A Clare trade union representative has called on the Workplace Relations Commission to ramp up the number of inspections it carries out in workplaces where employees are being paid below the minimum wage. An ESRI report has found that 6,500 workers nationwide are being paid less than the minimum wage while a quarter of those between 15 and 19 are not being paid correctly. The minimum wage in Ireland currently stands at €11.30 and will increase to €12.70 in January. Clarecastle member of the Clare Council of Trade Unions member Tommy Guilfoyle believes employers must be investigated to ensure workers are not being "undermined".

John and Sarah are joined from the Seanad by Senator Ronan Mullen, in an episode that covers Colette Colfer's stand against her university's new gender policy, an update on the hate speech bill, and a question about whether the Seanad is a more hostile place than it used to be.00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Senator Ronan Mullen01:35 - Colette Colfer06:45 - Hate Speech 08:00 - Gender Equality 09:24 - Roderic O'Gorman 10:40 - Workplace Relations Commission 14:49 - Gender Identity, Pronouns, and Mandating Speech21:06 - Gender Dysphoria 22:35 - Helen Joyce23:45 - Children's Exposure Concerns31:10 - Hate Speech Bill41:26 - Media Bias and Censorship in Ireland55:08 - Political Environment and Consequences of Hate Speech Legislation01:00:20 - End

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/222ap964 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Industrial activity suspended by fire workers. Gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch curtha ar fionraí ag oibrithe dóiteáin. Part-time firefighters have announced they have suspended industrial action from midday today in light of discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission yesterday. Tá sé fógartha ag comhraiceoirí dóiteáin páirtaimseartha go bhfuil an ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch atá ar bun acu curtha ar fionraí acu ón meán lae inniu i bhfianaise ar tháinig amach as comhráite sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre inné. Dissatisfaction of firefighters with their pay and working conditions is at the heart of the dispute. Míshásamh na gcomhraiceoirí dóiteáin lena gcuid pá agus a gcoinníollacha oibre is siocair leis an aighneas. In a video message sent to the workers last night, Karan O'Loughlin from the SIPTU union indicated that some progress had been made regarding pay matters in the talks - albeit slowly and carefully, as she said. I dteachtaireacht físeáin a seoladh chuig na hoibrithe aréir, thug Karan O'Loughlin ón gceardchumann SIPTU le fios go ndearnadh dul chun cinn áirithe maidir le cúrsaí pá sna comhráite – bíodh is gur go mall agus go léanmhar a rinneadh sin, mar a dúirt sí. She suggested suspending industrial action so that the next step could be taken and the issue addressed in conversations to be held about pay in the public service as a whole. Mhol sí an ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch a chur ar fionraí ionas go bhféadfaí an chéad chéim eile a ghlacadh agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar an gceist i gcomhráite atá le reáchtáil faoi phá sa tseirbhís phoiblí trí chéile. Part-time firefighters are on call from the beginning of the year and are paid a booking fee on top of a regular salary. Tá comhraiceoirí dóiteáin páirtaimseartha ar glao-dhualgas ó cheann ceann na bliana agus is táille áirithíochta thar ghnáth-thuarastal a íoctar leo. There are about 2,000 of them and they have been picketing regularly for ten weeks at 200 fire stations throughout the country in an attempt to resolve the dispute between them and the Department of Local Government. Tá thart ar 2,000 acu ann agus tá picéid curtha go tráthrialta le deich seachtaine acu ar 200 stáisiún dóiteáin ar fud na tíre de cheal réitigh ar an aighneas idir iad agus an Roinn Rialtais Áitiúil. They voted overwhelmingly last month against Labor Court settlement proposals that would have increased the annual booking fee by between 24% and 32.7%. Vótáil siad le móramh mór an mhí seo caite in aghaidh mholtaí réitigh na Cúirte Oibreachais faoina n-ardófaí an táille áirithíochta bhliantúil idir 24 faoin gcéad and 32.7 faoin gcéad . Although it would be a significant percentage increase, the workers pointed out that it was not enough since they are paid a very low fee in the first place. Cé gur ardú suntasach céatadánach a bheadh ann, thug na hoibrithe le fios nár leor é ós táille an-íseal a íoctar leo ar an gcéad dul síos. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2g5gttte Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Notice issued by Irish Water regarding strike action. Fógra eisithe ag Uisce Éireann maidir le stailc. Irish Water has indicated that the water supply may be disrupted in various parts of the country due to a strike underway by workers in several local authorities. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Uisce Éireann go mb'fhéidir go gcuirfí isteach ar an soláthar uisce in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír mar gheall ar stailc atá ar bun ag oibrithe i roinnt údarás áitiúil. The workers from the Unite trade union are demanding to retain their status as public servants when they are transferred to Irish Water. Tá na hoibrithe ón gceardchumann Unite ag éileamh a stádas mar sheirbhísigh phoiblí a choinneáil nuair a aistreofar iad go hUisce Éireann. The workers are not satisfied with what the Workplace Relations Commission proposed last year about the issue and they want to engage in discussions again with the other interested parties. Níl na hoibrithe sásta le cuid dar mhol an Coimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre anuraidh faoin gceist agus tá siad ag iarraidh dul i mbun comhráite arís leis na páirtithe leasmhara eile. According to them, however, the Local Government Management Agency is not willing to talk to them at the moment and that the strike is the best option. Dar leo, áfach, nach bhfuil an Ghníomhaireacht Bainistíochta Rialtais Áitiúil sásta labhairt leo faoi láthair agus gurb in é is siocair leis an stailc. Irish Water says the company has issued a water withdrawal notice - just in case - in some areas of Waterford and Tipperary due to the strike. Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil fógra beirithe uisce eisithe ag an gcomhlacht – ar eagla na heagla – i gceantair áirithe i bPort Láirge agus i dTiobraid Árann mar gheall ar an stailc. In that case, says the company, there could be a delay in repair work in some other places, such as South Dublin; Carlow; Cork City; Co Cork; Kerry; Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown; Fingal; Galway City; Wexford; and Louth. Ina cheann sin, a deir an comhlacht, d'fhéadfadh moill a bheith ar obair dheisiúcháin i roinnt áiteanna eile, mar atá, Baile Átha Cliath Theas; Ceatharlach; Cathair Chorcaí; Co Chorcaí; Ciarraí; Dún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin; Fine Gall; Cathair na Gaillimhe; Loch Garman; agus Lú. The company says it has consulted hospitals and nursing centers in those areas. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil comhairle curtha acu ar ospidéil agus ar ionaid altranais sna ceantair sin. The workers will be on strike again tomorrow but they will be available to deal with emergencies. Beidh na hoibrithe ar stailc arís amárach ach beidh siad ar fáil le dul i ngleic le héigeandálacha. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

It was Kevin Bakhurst's first day as Director General at RTÉ and he has hit the ground running, in one of his first acts he confirmed that the RTÉ Executive Board would be disbanded. So what are the challenges facing RTÉ's New Director General? Tomorrow it is the turn of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly to go before the Oireachtas – they will face both the Media and the Public Accounts committees. Kieran was joined by Kieran Mulvey, Former Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission and TD Niamh Smyth, Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee...

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xm92rb3 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Workers in the Meath zinc mine in protest. Oibrithe i mianach since na Mí i mbun agóide. Workers at the Tara Mines zinc mine in Navan, Co Meath, have been protesting outside the site since last night over the owners' decision to close the mine indefinitely - it is not known how long - and put 650 employees out of work between two pools. Tá oibrithe i mianach since Tara Mines san Uaimh, Co na Mí, i mbun agóide taobh amuigh den áit ó aréir faoi chinneadh na n-úinéirí an mianach a dhúnadh go ceann scaithimh – ní fios cá fhad – agus 650 fostaí a leagan as obair idir dhá linn. The owners say they regret the decision but have no other choice but to close the mine. Deir na húinéirí go mb'oth leo an cinneadh ach nach bhfuil an dara rogha acu ach an mianach a dhúnadh. They say the mine is losing money, the zinc market is extremely volatile at the moment and prices have recently fallen dramatically. Deir siad go bhfuil an mianach ag cailleadh airgid as éadan, go bhfuil an margadh since thar a bheith luaineach faoi láthair agus go bhfuil praghsanna tite go tubaisteach le gairid. Talks between the company's owners and the workers' representatives took place in the Workplace Relations Commission yesterday and there will be more talks tomorrow. Bhí cainteanna idir úinéirí an chomhlachta agus ionadaithe na n-oibrithe ar siúl sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre inné agus beidh tuilleadh cainteanna ann amárach. The workers do not trust the owners, however, and are very concerned about the future of the mine in the long run. Níl muinín ag na hoibrithe as na húinéirí, áfach, agus tá imní mhór orthu faoina bhfuil i ndán don mhianach i bhfad na haimsire. In fact, they are demanding that the owners publish the company's profits so that they can see for themselves the success or failure of the mine. Go deimhin, tá siad ag éileamh ar na húinéirí brabaigh an chomhlachta a fhoilsiú le go bhfeicfidh siad féin cén rath nó mírath atá ar an mianach. The workers are also very unhappy that the owners have not said when the mine will reopen, if at all. Tá na hoibrithe fíor-mhíshásta freisin nach bhfuil sé ráite ag na húinéirí cén uair a osclófar an mianach arís, má osclófar. An emergency resolution will be submitted to the Conference of Trade Unions at a meeting in Co Kilkenny today in which the Government will be required to intervene in the situation without delay and save the mine from idleness. Cuirfear rún éigeandála faoi bhráid Chomhdháil na gCeardchumann i gcruinniú i gCo Chill Chainnigh inniu ina n-éileofar ar an Rialtas idirghabháil a dhéanamh sa scéal gan mhoill agus an mianach a shábháil ar dhíomhaointeas. The mine in Navan was opened in 1977 and is the largest zinc mine in Europe. Osclaíodh an mianach san Uaimh i 1977 agus tá sé ar an mianach since is mó san Eoraip. Regardless of the name, the mine is in Bóthar Mín west of the town of Nauhamh, approximately twenty kilometers from Thameer. Ainneoin an ainm, is sa Bhóthar Mín siar ó bhaile na hUaimhe atá an mianach, tuairim is fiche ciliméadar ó Theamhair. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

"The court is horrified that a qualified solicitor would conduct herself in such a manner in this court" judge tells Ammi Burke on the final day of a legal challenge to a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission to reject her unfair dismissal claim against Arthur Cox. Today FM's Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney, has been in court this week and joined Matt to give an update. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Workplace Relations Commission has found that John Hamill, who made an application to be a chaplain but was rejected by the Defence Forces had been discriminated against on religious grounds. John Hamill joined Sean on the show to discuss…

The Workplace Relations Commission has found that John Hamill, who made an application to be a chaplain but was rejected by the Defence Forces had been discriminated against on religious grounds. John Hamill joined Sean on the show to discuss…

An atheist whose application to be a chaplain was rejected by the Defence Forces was discriminated against on religious grounds. That was the finding of the Workplace Relations Commission last week. But is it unreasonable to want roles like chaplains to be reserved for religious people? To discuss Ciara was joined on the show by Jillian Brennan, CEO, of the Humanist Association of Ireland, and John McGuirk, Editor of Gript Media.

An atheist whose application to be a chaplain was rejected by the Defence Forces was discriminated against on religious grounds. That was the finding of the Workplace Relations Commission last week. But is it unreasonable to want roles like chaplains to be reserved for religious people? To discuss Ciara was joined on the show by Jillian Brennan, CEO, of the Humanist Association of Ireland, and John McGuirk, Editor of Gript Media.

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Sophie Crosbie and James Cleary discuss the issue of penalisation under various pieces of employment legislation including the Protected Disclosures Acts and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.The rule against penalisation arise in a wide variety of employment legislation in in addition to specific protection for whistle-blowers and persons raising safety concerns.   This places a prohibition on employers from engaging in retaliatory adverse action against an employee for invoking their rights or opposing unlawful acts or giving evidence or taking proceedings in employment law actions.  In considering an allegation of penalisation, there are a number of different legal elements which the Court or Workplace Relations Commission will consider.  We also consider some of the changes made by the Protected Disclosures Amendment 2022 which is due to come into effect on 1 January 2023 .Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here.

RTE Broadcaster Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh has withdrawn a sexual harassment case taken against RTÉ at the Workplace Relations Commission. Claire is joined by Brian O'Donovan is RTÉ News Work & Technology Correspondent.

Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent reports from the Workplace Relations Commission where public sector pay talks have just concluded.

Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent, discusses the resumption of public sector pay talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Our work and technology correspondent, Brian O'Donovan brings us the latest.

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Jan Hayden and Michael McGrath discuss the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission.Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers.  With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss and analyse a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award.Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers.  With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. 

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, says there's no contact between unions and Govt representatives through the Workplace Relations Commission

Today on the HR Room Podcast, we're joined by Liam Barton, Senior HR Consultant at Insight HR, to talk about the Workplace Relations Commission's recent record-breaking award of more than €329,000 for unfair dismissal. About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.  If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing. Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

In this month's webinar with the HR Suite, Caroline Reidy will address the key considerations that you need to be aware of in preparation for a hearing at the Workplace Relations Commission.This session will include the preparation of the submission, defending the case and understanding the format.Legal Island's webinars and podcasts are sponsored by MCS Group, MCS help people find careers that match their skill sets perfectly, as well as supporting employers to build high performing businesses by connecting them with the most talented candidates in the market. If you are interested in finding out how MCS can help you, head to www.mcsgroup.jobs. 

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yf5pwtua Irish Water apologizes for pollution supply. Leithscéal gafa ag Uisce Éireann faoi sholáthar truaillithe. The managing director of Irish Water has apologized to those who fell ill after drinking contaminated water from public supplies in Leinster. Tá leithscéal gafa ag stiúrthóir bainistíochta Uisce Éireann leis na daoine a d'éirigh tinn tar éis dóibh uisce truaillithe ón soláthar poiblí i gCúige Laighean a ól. Niall Gleeson said the disaster should not have happened. Dúirt Niall Gleeson nár cheart don tubaiste tarlú. Contaminated water was found at two treatment plants, the Town Center in Co. Kildare and the Branch Center in Co. Wexford. Is in dhá ionad cóireála a fuarthas an t-uisce truaillithe, mar atá, ionad an Bhaile Mhóir i gCo Chill Dara agus in ionad na Craobhaí i gCo Loch Garman. Water is supplied to people in north Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford, from these two locations respectively. Cuirtear uisce ar fáil do dhaoine i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath agus i nGuaire, Co Loch Garman, ón dá ionad sin faoi seach. Speaking on RTÉ, Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water is taking steps to ensure that such mishaps do not happen again. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, mhaígh Niall Gleeson go bhfuil bearta á gcur i bhfeidhm ag Uisce Éireann lena chinntiú nach dtarlóidh míthapa mar seo arís. He said the body was informed too late that the water was contaminated. Dúirt sé gur cuireadh in iúl go rómhall don chomhlacht go raibh an t-uisce truaillithe. The dirty water had gone through the supply system by the time the company was notified and as a result, he said, there was no proximity in a boiling notice issued. Bhí an t-uisce salach imithe tríd an gcóras soláthair faoin am a fuair an comhlacht scéala faoi agus dá bharr sin, a dúirt sé, ní raibh aon ghar i bhfógra fiuchta a eisiúint. Gliasánch confirmed that Irish Water was looking to find out the reasons for this delay but suggested that there were "communication difficulties" in Wexford County Council. Dheimhnigh an Gliasánch go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag féachaint le fios fátha na moille seo a fháil ach thug sé le tuiscint go raibh "deacrachtaí cumarsáide" i gComhairle Contae Loch Garman. As soon as Ireland Water was notified, he said, the company notified the Environmental Protection Agency and the Health Service Executive. Chomh luath in Éirinn agus a tugadh fógra d'Uisce Éireann, a duirt sé, chuir an comhlacht scéala chuig an an nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil agus chuig Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. At least 52 people became ill in Gorey after drinking the contaminated water. Buaileadh tinn 52 duine ar a laghad i nGuaire tar éis dóibh an t-uisce truaillithe a ól. Some were hospitalized. Cuireadh cuid acu in ospidéil. Bacteria associated with E. Baictéir atá bainteach le E. coli author of the evil, it was said. coli údar an oilc, a dúradh. Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water wants one organization to be responsible for water services in this country in order to improve the efficiency of the system, he said. Thug Niall Gleeson le fios go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh aon eagraíocht amháin a bheith freagrach as seribhísí uisce sa tír seo d'fhonn éifeachtacht an chórais a fheabhsú, mar a dúirt sé. The Workplace Relations Commission is in talks about transferring workers in local authority water departments to Irish Water. Tá cainteanna ar bun sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre faoi oibrithe i rannóga uisce na n-údarás áitiúil a aistriú go hUisce Éireann.

Gwendolen Morgan of the Workplace Relations Commission talks about public hearings and evidence on oath in employment disputes. Ronan Lupton BL discusses the €225m WhatsApp fine for data protection breaches. Also, the new Texas abortion law, sentencing for possession of a stolen lawnmower, and litigation over the Sex Pistols' intellectual property. Law on Trial is presented by barristers Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham, with Business Post legal correspondent Catherine Sanz.

Dispute resolution is topic relevant to every employer in Ireland, and is the focus of this episode of Work Talks. It will explore questions such as:How can employers maintain positive employment relationships in workplace?What are the effective conflict resolution mechanisms that companies use?Are we becoming more litigious as a society and how can we avoid this?Tune in now to hear expert insights on the crucial issues from; Maeve McElwee, Director of Employer Relations, Ibec; Dr Desmond Ryan, Barrister-at-Law, who specialises in Employment Law; and Liam Kelly, Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission. The episode is presented by broadcaster Kieran Cuddihy.