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Saturday 19 September 2020
A number of flyers were posted to residents in Ringsend last Saturday.
It comes after damaging revelations into the industry were highlighted by RTÉ in the summer.
The Minister for Sport said some of his constituents were outraged by the abuses in the greyhound industry that were revealed.
The move comes following a damning RTÉ programme.
Barry’s Tea and FBD Insurance both withdrew their sponsorship earlier this week.
The new measures come following claims that thousands of greyhounds were killed in 2017 for not being fast enough.
Minister of State Andrew Doyle said that he had “deep concerns” about the industry, and that all allegations will be examined.
It will bring the total number of employees at the company to 600.
The judge said the challenge against the inquiry into findings concerning “Clonbrien Hero” was “premature”.
The charges have been blamed on China’s decision to stop accepting and processing recycling materials.
Greyhound Household has released video footage of Dublin residents verbally abusing staff members.
The sale of Harold’s Cross came after a 2014 government report that recommended that it be sold.
Greyhound this month started charging extra for bin bags over a certain weight, with Panda set to follow suit in July.
Greyhound said the reaction to the new measures has been positive.
Ahead of the trial of a number of Jobstown protesters, activists have urged members of the public to stand up for their right to demonstrate.
The rubbish ends up being disposed of in dumps.
A garda spokesperson said a file had been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The dog, which has an estimated stud value of around €1 million, was stolen last Monday.
Clares Rocket has won more than €53,000 in prize money.
A number of incidents involving syringes in bin bags has given waste company Greyhound pause for thought.
They say the issue is down to shopkeepers.
Greyhound Recycling said it was evidence of organised criminals being involved with the sale of the bags.
A year-long industry-wide price freeze was announced last week.
The minister says he had a “frank and productive” discussion with operators.
“This was always the sword of Damacles to be held over their heads.”
The Tánaiste said legislation would be introduced if waste companies are found to be exploiting customers.
Perry, who is also Deputy Lord Mayor, was supporting the 78 workers involved in the dispute.
Independent councillor Cieran Perry was arrested during the Greyhound lockout last year.
The dog was snapped up by a syndicate in England and has been doing quite well for himself.
Nora Barnacle the turtle was discovered by recycling plant workers in Clondalkin.
WARNING: The video in this piece will upset some people.
The agreement will see a number of redundancies and a wage reduction of between 15% and 20%.
A new deal has been agreed between representatives on both sides and now awaits a vote from workers.
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MORE THAN THREE-quarters of people would support the government looking into the prospect of a four-day work week, according to a new survey.
This means doing the same job for the same salary, but over four days rather than five.
There have been calls for this idea to be explored already and the Four Day Week Ireland campaign today released details on its public attitude survey conducted last month.
Two out of three respondents said a four-day work week is “realistic and achievable” in the medium term.
67% of employers said they support the idea and 46% said it would be “feasible” to trial in their workplace.
“The four-day week, with no loss of pay, offers the potential of a genuinely better future for workers and employers alike,” said Joe O’Connor, director of campaigning with Fórsa trade union.
What may once have seemed like a radical concept is now, for many, a reasonable and rational ambition. The Covid-19 pandemic has further disrupted societal and workplace norms, while illustrating the potential for very different models of work.
So today we’re asking: Would you support a four-day work week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Breezy this morning; otherwise, clearing
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Mostly sunny
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Some sun; fog early in the day
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