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Ireland weather: The rules on leaving work as sweltering heatwave continues

As the Irish heatwave continues with temperatures hovering around 30C, many workers are wondering what their rights are if their workplace becomes unbearably hot
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 7, 2026
All you need to know about work rules as Ireland heatwave on the way
Temperatures could reach highs of more than 30C over the coming days
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots
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The News Letter
· Jul 6, 2026
Weather: Temperatures to rise in Northern Ireland throughout the week as positive outlook is given for Twelfth of July demonstrations
As the UK enters its third heatwave in as many months this week – temperatures in Northern Ireland will not be as warm as those experienced back in June.
The i Paper
· Jul 10, 2026
How a ‘too hot to work’ law could work in Britain – and what could block it
Calls for a maximum working temperature are increasing as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of the year
Daily Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Brits brace for some of the sweatiest nights EVER with temperatures feeling close to 30C at 5am as Met Office's days-long heatwave warning comes into force
Brits brace for some of the sweatiest nights EVER with temperatures feeling close to 30C at 5am as Met Office's days-long heatwave warning comes into force
9 News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia
The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures in capital tipped to leap 7C today
Will London survive the looming heatwave?
Animals | The Guardian
· Jun 24, 2026
‘It’s dangerous’: how schools, care homes and other UK workplaces are coping in searing heat
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JOE.co.uk
· Jun 24, 2026
Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad
It’s baking out there Ever wondered why a heatwave in the UK feels so much hotter than temperatures abroad? Well, it turns out there’s a legit reason for it, and it’s not just in our heads. While temperatures of 30C can feel breezy and pleasant in the holiday hotspots like Spain and Portugal, in the []
Interaksyon
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?
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· Jun 22, 2026
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Irish Star
· Jul 7, 2026
Ireland heatwave: Workplace temperature laws and work rules as temperatures soar
Met Eireann has forecast a heatwave for Ireland over the coming week with temperatures set to soar above 25C (77F) and potential highs of more than 30C (86F)
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off
Millions of people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 9, 2026
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WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
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