by | Sep 23, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU’s Health Division is urging the HSE to urgently reopen Lifford Ambulance base to restore essential emergency services in County Donegal. The closure of the base in 2021, following infrastructural issues, has placed tremendous strain on ambulance resources...
by | Sep 23, 2026 | Health, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU Care Sector Organiser Liz Cloherty highlighted Ireland’s current crisis in care and the significant shortage of Health Care Assistants (HCAs) at a European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) conference in Oslo, Norway, earlier this month. EPSU represents...
by | Sep 23, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
Dear Members, On 30th September, our members in 30 of Ireland’s largest hospitals will take industrial action as part of the Union’s campaign to force the Government to begin negotiations on a new public service pay agreement. Participating members will conduct a...
by | Sep 22, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU Health Division has today (22nd September) notified the HSE and voluntary hospital employers that more than 11,000 members across 30 hospitals will undertake a full day of strike action on Wednesday, 14th October, in a major escalation of the Union’s...
by | Sep 16, 2026 | Health
Frequently asked questions for those involved in Phase 1 1. Why are we taking industrial action?Because Government has not commenced negotiations on a new public service pay agreement with the trade unions representing public service workers. Our demand is simple:...
by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU’s Health Division has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must not be allowed to replace human judgement, safe staffing, or compassionate care in Ireland’s health service. The Union’s largest division made the call following the publication by...
