SIPTU has strongly condemned the statement by Minister Peter Burke that the Government has abandoned 2029 as the deadline for implementing a Living Wage.

SIPTU General Secretary John King has described Budget 2027 as “a chaotic budget providing little relief for workers” and not the “workers’ budget” promised by Minister for Finance, Simon Harris.

In ten days’ time, SIPTU members across health, local government, State agencies and education will take to the picket line and strike. Deputy General Secretary, Adrian Kane explains what’s at stake.

SIPTU has called for the introduction of Reasonable Accommodation Passports to assist workers with disabilities following the passing of a motion at its Manufacturing Division Biennial Delegate Conference.

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis said the issue must be examined alongside the committee’s questions about governance, public funding and the FAI’s handling of the Ireland–Israel fixtures.

SIPTU has said the FAI and other employers involved in the scheduled Ireland-Israel fixtures have a clear duty of care to players, staff and workers.