Who we are

The SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division is a strong voice for a diverse range of workers across Ireland.

We represent members in public administration grades and community organisations who play a crucial role in driving our country’s social and economic progress.

There are four Sectors within the Division: 

our sectors

The Public Administration and Community Division represents workers in a multiplicity of public administration grades, and community organisations who make a major contribution to social and economic developments across the country. 

The Division provides a first class service to the members through a committed activist base throughout the various sectors.

    Community

    Community

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    Education

    Education

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    State Related Sector

    State Related Sector

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    Local Authorities

    Local Authorities

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    (01) 858 8233

    Email: publicadmincommunitydivision@siptu.ie

    Divisional Organiser: Brendan O’Brien

    Latests News

    SIPTU welcomes Fire Services investment plan but highlights gaps of ‘grave concern’

    by | Apr 13, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU has today (Monday 13th April) welcomed the Government’s new investment plan for the country’s full-time and retained fire services but highlighted serious gaps of grave concern.

    You need your Union in this crazy world

    by | Feb 25, 2026 | Public Administration and Community, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    “The whole world is in a terrible state of chassis”, is Captain Jack Boyle’s famous declaration at the end of Juno and the Paycock, written by the famous playwright and early member of our Union, Seán O’Casey.

    Joint Statement by Together for Early Years

    by | Feb 12, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    As provider and employee representatives across both private and community Early Years services, we would like to express our serious concerns over the proposed...

    National protocol and fair pay for extreme weather work needed

    by | Jan 28, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    As Storm Chandra continues to batter Ireland with heavy rain, high winds, and flooding, resulting in travel disruption and power outages, SIPTU has renewed its call for a binding national protocol.

    SIPTU welcomes €45 million investment to pay for childcare workers

    by | Dec 18, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU members have welcomed the announcement of a €45 million investment to improve the pay of Early Years Educators in 2026 by Minister for Children, Norma Foley.