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The Workplace Relations Commission heard that a Co. Tipperary mushroom producer, Stablefield Ltd, with a registered office at Killeaton, Clogheen, Co Tipperary, allegedly paid a female Romanian mushroom picker just €4.06 per hour, despite the national minimum wage being between €8.65 and €9.15 per hour.
A State workplace watchdog has now ordered Stablefield Ltd to pay the former employee and harvest manager Ana Lacramioara Manciu, €15,058 in arrears, following the company’s failure to pay her the national minimum wage over a 12 month period, between September 2015 and September 2016. (During this period, the national minimum wage in July 2011 was set at €8.65 and had increased to €9.15 by January 1st, 2016.)
In her findings, Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator, Úna Glazier Farmer, a qualified Barrister-at-Law, stated that she accepted Ana Lacramioara Manciu’s undisputed evidence in its entirety and that her complaint was well founded.
Ana Lacramioara Manciu provided evidence of working 14 and 15 hour days but only getting paid for 6.58 hours and 6.77 hours on particular days by the firm Stablefield Ltd.
Ana Lacramioara Manciu alleged that Stablefield Ltd falsified her working hours and the Workplace Relations adjudicator agreed that Stablefield Ltd sought to take advantage of Lacramioara Manciu, who was not fully familiar with her employment rights, following her arrival here in Ireland with her husband.
Úna Glazier Farmer (WRC) adjudicator stated that Ana Lacramioara Manciu gave her evidence with exceptional detail and clarity, despite the passage of time in the case and was clear as to dates, times and events in her reference to all supporting evidence.
In her findings, Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator, Úna Glazier Farmer stated that she accepted Lacramioara Manciu’s undisputed evidence in its entirety and that her complaint is well founded.
The Commission adjudicator agreed that it appeared it was the clear intention of the company to deceive the complainant by underpaying her significantly less than the national minimum wage, which she regarded as a most heinous breach of employment rights.
Úna Glazier Farmer has also awarded Ana Lacramioara Manciu €2,000 in expenses in connection with the dispute, latter brought under Section 24 of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000.
A male aged in his 30s, has been arrested and detained by Gardaí, following a search of a property in Tipperary Town undertaken earlier today.
Cannabis with an approximate street value of €3,500 was seized, together with €4,450 in cash.
We understand that the initial search was undertaken by members from Tipperary Town Drugs Unit, assisted by the Cork Garda Dog Unit and the Divisional Crime Task Force.
We also understand that the suspected dealer has since been released and a file will now be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP).
- The “Clear Air Together Citizen Science Project”, led by the EPA and the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, has worked with 1000 Dublin citizen scientists, to measure air pollution from traffic in their local areas.
- The results clearly show that higher nitrogen dioxide levels are linked with higher traffic volumes.
- The results will be used by the EPA to to support air quality modelling in Dublin and will be used by Dublin local authorities to support air quality management.
- None of the results indicate a breach of EU air quality limit (40 µg/m3).
- Clean Air Together is moving to Cork in late 2022.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit, this evening hosted a webinar with the citizen scientists of the Clean Air Together project, to present the results of the study.
During October 2021, these citizen scientists measured levels of the harmful air pollutant, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). The information gathered by them will now be used by the EPA to assist with air quality modelling and forecasting.
Commenting on the project, Mr Andy Fanning, Programme Manager in EPA, said: “Clean Air Together is a real success story for Citizen Science, with almost one thousand residents in Dublin measuring the levels of air pollution in their local areas. While the EPA has fixed air pollution monitoring sites in Dublin, this project has given us data about many areas that we are currently unable to monitor. This is the first time such a study has been run in Ireland and we are thrilled to see the level of interest. Unfortunately, we had to turn some people away and very much hope we can find ways to work with them again in the future. We simply couldn’t have completed this project without Dublin’s citizen scientists”.
Results showed that, while NO2 levels across Dublin city and county were generally good, higher levels were found near busy roads. This is not unexpected, as NO2 comes mainly from traffic. None of the levels reported in this project exceeded the EU annual average limit (40 µg/m3), but it should be noted that lower levels of NO2, are better for everyone’s health. All results are available on the Clean Air Together project site, HERE.
Ms Sabrina Moore, Clean Air Together project manager An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit added: “The level of interest in this project shows people’s growing awareness of the importance of good air quality in their city, and a genuine interest in helping to protect their environment. So, what can we all do for our air quality? Where possible we should try to limit our personal car use by using public transport more often, or by walking or cycling. Continued investments in these infrastructures will make these choices easier. By shifting our behaviour we can make a difference and ensure that air quality is healthier across the city”.
For further information contact: Emily Williamson, EPA Media Relations Office 053-9170770 (24 hours) or media@epa.ie
With a record number of people attended hospital emergency departments in the Republic of Ireland, over the last week; the Department of Health has in the last 24 hours, reported 4,065 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 with a further 7,617 people have registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. Both these figures bring the total to 11,682, same up 2,612 on yesterday’s reported figures.
As of 8:00am this morning there were 877 Covid-19 patients being treated in the Republics hospitals, up 48 cases on yesterday, with 41 patients being treated in intensive care units (ICU), down slightly on yesterday.
Sadly, 12 deaths have been confirmed, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland, since the start of the pandemic, to 6,578.
In Northern Ireland, a further 2,602 cases of coronavirus were also reported today, down from the 2,683 cases confirmed yesterday.
There are 483 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, up from the 481 cases confirmed yesterday.
One Covid patient is receiving intensive care; down from 2 declared on yesterday.
Sadly, 4 more Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,245.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Wednesday 2nd March 2022, of Mr Donncha O’Rourke, Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London and formerly of Bouladuff, Thurles, Co.Tipperary and Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.
Mr O’Rourke [Dog & Duck Pub, Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London (N21 3LH)], passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home.
His passing is most deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife Jacqueline (née Durkan, Bridge St., Louisburgh.), daughter Megan, sister Mary (Ballyheigue), brothers Jerome (Kilbeggan), Seamus (Bouladuff) & Paudie (Vancouver), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended O’Rourke & Durkan relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends in Ireland and the U.K.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Rourke will repose for Requiem Mass in St. Monica’s Church, No. 1 Stonard Road, London, on Saturday afternoon, March 12th, at 12.30pm.
The funeral cortège, bearing his body will be received into St. Patrick’s Church, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo on Tuesday evening, March 15th, at 7.00pm for reception prayers.
His remains will further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 16th at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in Kilgeever Cemetery, Fallduff, Co. Mayo.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr O’Rourke, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online at St Monica’s Church, Palmers Green, London, HERE, and St. Patrick’s Church, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo HERE.
The extended O’Rourke family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Monica’s Church Food Distribution Appeal, C/O Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh.
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