Health Divisional Head Kevin Figgis attends healthcare conference in Prague

by | Jun 5, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

This week I am attending a joint union and employer meeting in Prague between the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association (HOSPEEM), where representatives from across Europe are examining the...

Ambulance dispute update: Labour Court recommend pay rises

by | Jun 5, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have described a Labour Court recommendation of pay rises for ambulance workers as “a major breakthrough” in a long-running dispute over the failure of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to implement the McHugh/Crabtree report. The...

Pay increases included in WRC proposal over Dublin home care dispute

by | Jun 3, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Support Grades Sector

SIPTU has confirmed that proposals have been issued following conciliation at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in the ongoing dispute involving members employed by Blanchardstown and Inner-City Home Care Association. The proposals, which emerged following...

Dublin Home Care strikes stood down following WRC engagement

by | May 26, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have confirmed today (Tuesday, 26th May) that planned strike action for this week by members of Blanchardstown & Inner-City Home Care has been stood down, following confirmation that management is willing to engage at the Workplace Relations...

SIPTU frontline ambulance workers’ 72-hour strike stood down following progress in talks

by | May 22, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU has agreed to stand down a planned strike by members of the National Ambulance Service next week following constructive discussions with the HSE at the Labour Court. The talks concern the HSE’s failure to implement the recommendations of an independent report on...

Nursing Home Quality undermined by Staffing Crisis – SIPTU 

by | May 20, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

The quality of care for nursing home residents is being undermined by a staffing crisis, which is directly resulting in them being left unattended for extended periods and missing care interventions, according to an extensive survey of staff in the sector published by...