ISME says creating that extra holiday makes no sense.
Frontline workers are entitled to an extra Bank Holiday to thank them for their efforts during the pandemic, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Fergus O'Dowd has said a pandemic bonus should also apply for workers outside the health service.
Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports:
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says a final decision will be made in the coming weeks:
The head of business group ISME has said having an extra Bank Holiday this year to reward frontline workers, doesn't make sense.
Neil McDonnell, says any new Bank Holiday needs to be thought through
:
Gardaí Investigate Discovery Of Man's Body At Dublin Recycling Facility
Charges Dropped Against Asylum Seeker Accused Of Sexual Assault In Saggart Last year
Gardaí Launch Investigation After Body Found In Cork
Ireland Prepares For Winter As Clocks To Go Back This Weekend
Introduction Of Plug-In Solar Panel Technology Approved
Normal People Actors Among Signatures On Letter To UK Government Supporting Sally Rooney
Kildare Saw Significant Increases In Road Deaths This Year
According To New Figures Over 70,000 People Leave ED's Before Finishing Treatment
