Situation in Yarmouk is 'beyond inhumane'
The situation in a Palestinian refugee district of Damascus seized by Islamic State has been described as "beyond inhumane" by civil rights activists.
Yarmouk has seen increased shelling and sporadic street fighting after the militant group stormed the southern area of the city on Wednesday, marking the group's deepest foray into the capital.
The trade union SIPTU claims some home help workers have become "enslaved in zero hour contracts".
The organisation says it believes one quarter of the over three thousand employees in the sector are affected by the issue.
It's calling on the government to tackle the issue in voluntary organisations which are government funded.
Two men, including a security guard, have been taken to hospital for treatment for stab wounds following an incident in Milltown, Dublin yesterday evening.
Gardaí have arrested two men as part of the investigation.
Red Cross calls for ceasefire as fighting intensifies in Aden
The Red Cross has called for an immediate 24-hour ceasefire in Yemen to allow for the evacuation of the wounded.
It follows nearly a fortnight of airstrikes on Shia rebels, who have been joined by security forces loyal to the country's former president.
Government considering proposal for 12 months shared parental leave
It's also hoped the move would encourage female participation in the workplace.
The Government is considering a proposal to allow couples share one full year paid parental leave.
Under a new childcare reform package parents could choose to split the 12-month leave.
