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Taoiseach urges union members to accept ‘fair’ public sector pay deal

The Taoiseach has urged union members to accept what he insisted was a “fair” agreement on public sector pay increases. Micheal Martin welcomed the 6.5% rise that was tabled by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) following lengthy talks between ...

30 Aug 2022 at 20:23

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'We have a low pay crisis' - SIPTU calls on govt to raise minimum wage to at least €12

Ireland's largest trade union is calling on the government to raise minimum wage to at least €12 per hour. The call comes following the Low Pay Commission's recommendation of an 80 cent increase to €11.30 per hour, which SIPTU Services Division ...

14 Sept 2022 at 21:53

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Tax incentive proposals for remote workers 'lacks ambition' - union official

Proposed increased tax incentives towards the cost of utilities for people working from home have been labelled as "lacking ambition" by a union official. Laura Bambrick, head of social policy and employment affairs with the Irish Congress of ...

06 Oct 2021 at 16:12

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Water service disruption and possible boil water notices in Carlow due to strike action

Carlow is facing a disruption to water services and possible boil water notices due to industrial action, it has been confirmed. Twelve local authorities are facing a disruption of water services later this week with boil water notices to be ...

12 Jul 2023 at 12:53

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Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

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Campaigners urge Carlow public to protest this weekend over cost-of-living crisis

Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people from Carlow and across Ireland to take to the streets on Saturday in rallies protesting about the cost-of-living crisis. Demonstrations organised by the Cost of Living ...

18 Jun 2022 at 09:53

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Campaigners urge Carlow public to protest this weekend over cost-of-living crisis

15 Jun 2022 at 19:53

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Irish trade union calls for economy-wide working time review

An Irish trade union is calling for an economy-wide working time review. Fórsa made the call today (Friday May 27) after passing a motion calling for reduced working time, more remote working and other flexible ...

27 May 2022 at 23:23

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Ex-minister backs calls for government support for firms affected by US tariffs

Former minister for foreign affairs and trade Simon Coveney has said the government should be willing to put supports in place for workers and firms affected by US tariffs. Mr Coveney, who stepped away from ...

05 Apr 2025 at 17:45

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Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTE job loss reports

RTE staff are set to pick up the tab for management and governance failures at the broadcaster, unions have warned. The Trade Union Group (TUG) at RTE has expressed concern at a reported reform plan that ...

14 Nov 2023 at 12:00

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'We're going to stand up' - SIPTU promises industrial action on higher pay if necessary

Industrial action will be authorised by Ireland's largest trade union to secure adequate pay rises across the private sector. SIPTU representatives addressed over 100 delegates from workplaces across ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:23

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Impact of tariffs on Irish businesses felt as early as this weekend – Ibec warns

The impact on Irish businesses and jobs from US tariffs will be felt immediately, including as early as this weekend, Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy has warned. According to Mr McCoy, demand for ...

04 Apr 2025 at 16:18

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