Jack O’Connor backs creation of new social and economic forum

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

The Government’s proposal to create a new forum, involving trade unions and other civil society organisations, to discuss pay, tax and overall spending priorities has been supported by SIPTU General President, Jack O’Connor....

Unions remain 'unconvinced' on Aer Lingus takeover

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions said today (Friday, 6th March) that unions at Aer Lingus “remain unconvinced” of the proposed takeover of the company by International Airlines Group (IAG), following a meeting with IAG head Willie Walsh and...

Sinn Féin supports a living wage for workers

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

Delegates voted to endorse proposals aimed at establishing a living wage for workers throughout Ireland at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis held in Derry last weekend. Sinn Féin Workers Rights’ spokesperson, Senator David Cullinane, welcomed the...

Suspected victims of trafficking acquitted and freed after a year in jail in Ireland

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

Two Vietnamese men released today (11.03.15) after Carlow Circuit Criminal Court judge found serious flaws in Garda investigation of trafficking. The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) today welcomed the acquittal of two Vietnamese men, Hung Ba Tran and Hoang...

Suspected victims of trafficking acquitted and freed after a year in jail in Ireland

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

Two Vietnamese men released today (11.03.15) after Carlow Circuit Criminal Court judge found serious flaws in Garda investigation of trafficking. The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) today welcomed the acquittal of two Vietnamese men, Hung Ba Tran and Hoang...

Lunchtime Dail demo today calling for end to Irish arms trade with Israel

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2015

The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) will today, Wed 11 March, hold a lunchtime demonstration outside Dail Eireann between 1pm and 2pm calling on the Irish government to place an immediate arms embargo upon the state of Israel. A statement from...