SIPTU launch ‘Broadcasting the Future’ discussion paper on the renewal of public service broadcasting 

by | May 22, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Services

SIPTU will host a seminar to launch an essential discussion paper, ‘Broadcasting the Future’, which warns that Ireland is currently ‘sleepwalking into the destruction’ of its public media institutions.  The document seeks to initiate a debate involving workers,...

Irish Equity celebrates Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar awards win

by | Mar 17, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

Irish Equity, which represents performers and creative workers across Ireland, hailed Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar win, which will act as an inspiration to a new generation of Irish performers. Irish Equity President, Gerry O’Brien, said: “Jessie’s...

SIPTU says venue support scheme is inadequate support for Night-Time Economy

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

SIPTU representatives say the Government’s new Grassroots Venue Support Scheme (GVSS), the latest support package for the night-time economy, falls drastically short of the investment required to stabilise the sector and protect its workers’ livelihoods. SIPTU...

SIPTU host urgent political discussion on public broadcasting

by | Mar 3, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

SIPTU members in RTÉ will host an urgent political briefing regarding the escalating crisis in public service broadcasting. The meeting follows a resounding 89% vote of no confidence by SIPTU members in the ‘New Direction’ strategy currently being implemented by RTÉ...

SIPTU urges Minister acts to safeguard grassroots football ahead of FAI board meeting

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Services

SIPTU has today (25th August) called on Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, to urgently intervene to ensure that decisions made by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) do not undermine the health of the game at grassroots level. The...

Major Pay Wins across Arts, Culture, Print Media and Sport Sector

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Services, SIPTU Bulletin

A string of successful pay deals across the Arts, Culture, Print Media and Sport Sector have delivered strong wage growth, improved benefits and better conditions for hundreds of members nationwide. At Horseracing Ireland, Leopardstown Racecourse, and Leopardstown...