Ireland Debates Extra Bank Holiday for Summer

0:00On April 8, Ireland's Green Party is pushing for an extra bank holiday to give folks more downtime. Their leader, Roderick O'Gorman, wants to either turn Good Friday into a full bank holiday or add one right after the first weekend in July for some, summer breathing room. Other parties are on the same wavelength. Last year, people before profit called for two new ones on the last Monday in September and the last Monday in November. Ireland trails other European countries with fewer public holidays each year, leaving workers with less time off compared to neighbors. A recent poll shows strong support for the first Monday in July, with 135 votes topping the list. The last Monday in September came in second at 75, followed by Good Friday at 49, last Monday in November at 31, and just. 7. For other dates, this debate highlights how a simple extra day off could boost some revives and work-life balance across the nation. Europe news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across Europe.