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Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 11:02 UTC
Workers should get four days paid climate leave, says new report
Picture: Gerry MooneyWorkers should get four days paid climate leave if extreme weather makes it impossible to travel to work, according to a new report published today. The report said difficulties faced by workers in the aftermath of extreme weather events have been recognised in Spain. It said legislation was enacted providing for climate leave following devastating floods in Valencia last year. Unite’s report recommended four days paid climate leave, with the possibility of extending this until conditions improved. The report called for an “explicit prohibition” of any attempts to shift the cost of extreme weather events onto workers.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 10:54 UTC
Savings race hots up with Revolut’s 15% interest rate ... in Mexico
Revolut’s 15 per cent interest on savings will be among the best available on the Mexican market. For most of us, the best we can aspire to is about 3 per cent interest on our savings these days. And there, it is offering savers as much as 15 per cent interest on their savings. That feeds through the wider market, with Mexican banks generally offering mortgages with much higher interest rates than here, and the same with savings rates. Revolut’s 15 per cent interest on savings will be among the best available on the Mexican market.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 10:44 UTC
‘It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later’
It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later,” he said. St. Brigid’s GAA Club has also reflected on an “unforgettable 2025/2026 season” — one that brought immense pride to club and its wider community. The St. Brigid's senior football panel before their All-Ireland club football final against Daingean Uí Chuis in Croke Park. Picture: INPHO/Dan Clohessy“To our players, thank you for your outstanding commitment, resilience, and pride in representing St. Brigid’s GAA. From coaching and administration to match day duties and all the unseen work behind the scenes, your selfless contribution is the backbone of St. Brigid’s GAA.
Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 10:32 UTC
Switchbot 20 review: robot cleaner upgrade delivers stronger suction and AI smarts
Switchbot S20 Price : €800 Website : https://eu.switch-bot.com/ Opens in new window Where To Buy : SwitchbotSwitchbot is back with a new cleaning robot that can take on some of the grubbier tasks in your home. The version that arrived for review had the simple base station, with the water tanks and auto-empty feature all in one neat unit. It even has a small compartment for the floor cleaning solution. You can also choose to only vacuum, vacuum first and then mop, or vacuum and mop together. While it identified some common culprits – cables, for example, or bag straps – the robot was frequently stymied by smaller items.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 10:32 UTC
Game over? Video gamers take fight to Brussels over developers cutting supports
Video gamers are lobbying the EU to require developers to propose a way for consumers to play their product, perhaps offline, if the company ends support. Ending online support for the game rendered it unplayable, even for those who had physical copies of it. Increasingly, though, video gamers can see their purchases become useless several years later, when the developer decides to shut down online servers supporting the game. Zálesák, who is from the Czech Republic and studying software development, says they got a sense there might not be much scope to take on video game developers in that legislation. The industry body, whose members include game developers such as EA, Ubisoft and Activision, said it knew decisions to effectively shutter a product could be difficult for players.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 10:31 UTC
Tesco recall warning as shoppers urged to stop using product
A recall has been issued ahead of Valentine’s Day on a novelty mug that shoppers may be tempted to buy for their partners. Tesco issued a product recall of the F&F Home 'Valentine's You'll Do' XL Mug after discovering the potential risk of the mug cracking. Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused” and reassured customers that no other Tesco products are affected by this recall. What is a product recall? Recommended reading:The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 10:10 UTC
Parents and schools urged to take part in safer internet day
Parents and schools urged to take part in safer internet dayMultiple organisations, including the Government, are calling on parents, teachers, and carers across Ireland to take part in Safer Internet Day. This year, it lands on Tuesday, February 11, and 2026 will mark 23 years since this EU event was launched. The aim of Safer Internet Day is to promote safe internet use across the EU, for everyone who uses it, but especially for young people. In Ireland, it is being coordinated by Webwise and this year, there will be a significant focus on AI. Each year, there is a theme, and this year it is “AI Aware: Safe, Smart and in Control,” with all events centred around this theme.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 09:50 UTC
Less than 40% of approved housing estates are being built in Ireland, according to new data
“The fact that 53 large-scale residential development schemes, comprising 14,000 units which have planning permission are stalled is very worrying. It says apartment and housing numbers need to increase by 17 per cent each year over the next four years. On student housing, Mr Mitchell said there was currently demand for 90,000 beds but a shortfall on that number of almost 40,000. [ Ireland is overdependent on apartment developmentOpens in new window ]Just 657 student beds were delivered last year, the report says, down 54 per cent on the previous year. Allowing landlords to reset student accommodation rent caps now, rather than from 2029, could, Mitchell McDermott said, deliver between 5,000 and 8,000 new student beds over the next three years.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 09:31 UTC
Time to shorten January
Sir, – Róisín Ingle rightly laments that “January seems to be lasting an awful long time this year” (“St Brigid’s Day still feels like at least seven years away,” January 28th). What if we changed January to have 28 days (29 in a leap year), and February to 31 days? We could then relax on reaching the psychologically important February 1st several days earlier. – Yours, etc,DARAGH SOLAN,Cabinteely,Dublin 18.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 09:07 UTC
Ireland has chance to go boldly as European Space Agency aims higher with record funding
When the ministerial council of the European Space Agency (ESA) gathered for their triennial meeting in Bremen, Germany, late last year, the delegations faced big decisions. Photograph: Courtesy of European Space AgencyThe long-term roadmap framed much of our conversation in Sydney. A new view of the spiral galaxy IC 342, captured by the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope. “Irish companies show how imagination and courage can compete within any budget.”That spirit was evident again in Bremen. The ministerial council was not simply a vote on European programmes; it was also a moment for reflection at home.
Source:The Irish Times
January 29, 2026 09:01 UTC
What Now
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Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 08:38 UTC
Transfer news LIVE: Palmer's Chelsea future, Sterling released, Arsenal and Man Utd latest
There's only days left to run in the January transfer window but we could see some notable late movement. Chelsea have allowed Raheem Sterling to end his contract early, mutually agreeing to let the player quit Stamford Bridge after he was frozen out. One player they won't want quitting is Cole Palmer, who continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United. The Red Devils themselves have a decision to make on their future with Michael Carrick pushing his case to be their head coach beyond this season. They know they have plenty of work to do with reinforcements again needed, but that is likely to be a job for the summer.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 08:18 UTC
MAGA Postcard
Since 1963, The Independent has helped create a great community! Since our founding in September of 1963, The Independent has been dedicated to giving Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Sunol readers the news they need to be in-the-know about what's going on in the Tri-Valley region.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 08:15 UTC
Dubliner Niall McLaughlin awarded Royal Gold Medal for architecture
The Dubliner said he was delighted to receive the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture – a high honour in the field that is bestowed on behalf of Britain's King Charles. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced on Thursday that Mr McLaughlin will receive the award, describing his work as having a “remarkable consistency” and “shaped by a deep sensitivity to place”. Mr McLaughlin was born in Geneva in 1962 and was educated in Dublin, studying architecture at University College Dublin between 1979 and 1984. Mr McLaughlin has also been an advocate for young architects, calling for transparency in working hours and pay, as well as openness around mental health. Bishop Edward King Chapel in Oxford (RIBA/PA)“I am delighted and honoured to receive the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture,” Mr McLaughlin said:“My team and I view architecture as a continuity of practice across generations.
Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 08:11 UTC