Trade unions are calling on the Taoiseach to get involved in discussions about the privatisation of Local Employment Services and Jobs Clubs.
SIPTU and Fórsa say community services should not be put in the hands of for-profit companies and are staging a protest outside the Taoiseach's office in Turner's Cross later this morning.
It follows a recommendation from the Workplace Relations Commission that the unions and officials from the Department of Social Protection meet to discuss the matter.
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The number of Covid patients in public hospitals has fallen to the lowest level this year.
The figure dropped to 678 last night - over a fifth less than a week ago.
It exceeded 1,000 at the peak of the Omicron wave earlier this month.
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A 'significant number' of High Court cases are likely to be taken over the Kerry mental health controversy.
That's according to a leading solicitor, who says those affected can sue the HSE for medical negligence.
A review found 46 children were 'significantly harmed' after being prescribed inappropriate medication by a junior doctor.
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A 50th anniversary Mass in memory of the victims of Bloody Sunday is taking place in Derry this evening.
13 people died after British soldiers opened fire on crowds at a civil rights march in the city on January 30th, 1972.
No one's ever been convicted - and the British government wants to ban any further Troubles prosecutions.
