It's feared the final cost of the Events Centre for Cork may continue to rise
It comes after the Labour Party led calls for more accountability around the public money being spent on the project
A Freedom of Information request revealed that almost €1.5million has been spent on the project so far on legal and consultancy fees despite the fact that not one brick has been laid
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SIPTU members at RTE are to hold a protest in Donnybrook this lunchtime demanding reform at the state broadcaster
They say trust, credibility and accountability have all been questioned by staff looking for stability following the payments scandal.
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A return to Strike action by retained firefighters could be on the way following recommendations from the Labour Court.
SIPTU firefighters say their concerns are not being met in relation to pay and training.
Members in the retained service believe the content of the Labour Court recommendation is a major disappointment.
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Children in poverty need to be prioritised in the upcoming budget.
That's the call from St Vincent DePaul which is asking the Government in their pre budget submission to prevent poverty through affordable services.
SVP is looking for an extension to child benefit beyond the age of 18 and wants the free school book scheme to be extended to second level.
