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The top four things you need to know - Tuesday August 8th

RedFM News
RedFM News

06:39 8 Aug 2023


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The funeral takes place of singer Sinead O'Connor this morning.

People in Bray Co Wicklow and fans of the star will have the chance to pay their final respects when her funeral cortege passes along the seafront in Bray at 10.30 this morning.

Her burial will be private.

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Ireland has seen the biggest growth in the EU towards remote working.

In 2019, just seven per cent of Ireland's workforce worked from home.

The figure had risen to 25% following Covid in 2022,

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Employees who are victims of domestic violence will now be entitled to receive their full pay and can take up to five days off work without having to explain their absence.

The new policy was announced this morning by Roderick O' Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, and Disability.

The decision was made after discussions with employer representatives, trade unions, and support organisations for victims of domestic violence.

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Hard pressed renters could receive a tax credit of almost 800 euro as part of Budget 2024.

Its also being reported that the Housing Minister wants to extend the Help to Buy Scheme for First-Time buyers for another two years.


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