Government’s scheme has made conditions worse and boats unsafe, committee told

SF Bill aims to clamp down on employers who use pool of low-hour contract workers

Restaurants say retention of 9% rate is ‘crucial for survival of industry’

Any attempt to introduce plain packaging would infringe trademark protection

TD says ‘man on the street’ does not understand implications of illegal cigarettes

Interest groups stress need for work and education programme for young people as long-term joblessness increases