How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?
Temperatures are set to skyrocket over the coming days. With temperatures soaring to the late 20s and a mini-heatwave taking over Ireland this week, did you know that, under Irish law, if it gets too hot, you can leave work? Temperatures are set to hit 27C in some parts of the country today, and up […]
2 weeks ago
It couldn’t last forever, sadly. Met Éireann’s newest national forecast contains both good news and bad news regarding Ireland’s ongoing heatwave. The good news is that there will be a few more days to enjoy the sunshine, while the bad news is that the high temperatures won’t be sticking around for the bank holiday weekend. […]
1 month ago
Why people who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave
A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. Temperatures are rising again in Ireland, but while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that a number of risks come with higher temperatures. As lovely as it is to see […]
10 months ago
Ireland set for 30 degree heatwave which will run into next week
Get the Factor 50 out. Ireland could be set for a scorching weekend following Met Éireann‘s latest forecast, which predicts that the weekend could see temperatures as high as 30 degrees. The high temperatures are set to continue into next week according to the forecaster. Today (Tuesday, July 8) is set to see temperatures of […]
1 year ago
How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?
Today’s temperatures are set to break records. With the temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, did you know that, under Irish law, if it gets too hot, you can leave work? But how hot is too hot to work? Temperatures are set to hit 29C in some parts of the country today, and while there is […]
1 year ago
Irish holidaymakers told to reconsider trips as extreme heatwave continues
Irish holidaymakers are being warned against travelling as the extreme heatwave in Europe worsens. Irish holidaymakers are being urged to seriously consider the risks of any upcoming trips to mainland Europe this week and beyond as the continent is gripped by a dangerous heatwave. The weather event, named ‘Cerberus’, has caused temperatures to reach well […]
3 years ago