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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 12 MIN

Should Ireland Have More Bank Holidays?

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Ireland currently has 10 bank holidays in the calendar year which is two fewer than the EU average.It’s a topic that has been up for debate in recent years, with Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman previously calling for more to be added.Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD and Damien McCarthy, Managing Director at HR Buddy speak to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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