Irish Equity concerned at remarks by Minister for Social Protection about artists

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity members have welcomed the clarification by the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, Heather Humphreys, on her earlier comments made last weekend regarding the future expectations of work within the Arts in...

SIPTU general secretary expresses sincere condolences on death of ‘extraordinary’ John Hume

by | Aug 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, has offered his sincere condolences to the wife and family of John Hume who did so much to promote civil rights, justice and peace during his extraordinary life-time. “On behalf of the members and...

SIPTU members express anger and hurt at “lazy” comments by Marc McSharry TD

by | Jul 31, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have reacted with anger, disappointment and hurt at the comments made by Fianna Fáil TD, Marc MacSharry who has accused public servants of laziness during the Covid-19 crisis. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for the Public...

SIPTU meets with BorgWarner management to discuss closure of Tralee plant

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives met with the management of BorgWarner today (Thursday, 30th July) to discuss the company’s decision to close its manufacturing plant in Tralee, county Kerry. SIPTU Organiser, Joe Kelly, said: “Management...

SIPTU supports forum to examine issues in third level education sector

by | Jul 29, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have supported a government commitment to establish a Third Level Policy Forum which will include representatives of the Government, students, trade unions and further and higher level institutions. SIPTU Education Sector Organiser,...

SIPTU members to discuss future of public water service

by | Jul 29, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives who provide vital public water services will today discuss the future status of Irish Water today following confirmation from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, that he is seeking an...