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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    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

    Minister must protect workers and rescued animals in threatened closure of ISPCA centre in Donegal

    by | Sep 4, 2025 | Community Sector, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU members employed in the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are calling on the urgent intervention of Minister Martin Heydon, due to the threatened denial of protections for workers and services

    Dublin Fire Brigade to begin industrial action over safety concerns

    by | Sep 1, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Local Authority Sector, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade have served notice of industrial action due to serious safety concerns over the introduction of a new call-out and dispatch system.

    SIPTU demands major State investment in Early Years Sector in Budget 2026

    by | Aug 29, 2025 | Campaigns, Community Sector, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    The Union is calling for urgent State action to address the crisis in waiting lists and high staff turnover, which threatens the quality and sustainability of Early Years care and education in Ireland.

    SIPTU Early Years members back pay proposals including an up to 10% wage increase

    by | Aug 1, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU members working in Early Years services have delivered a decisive mandate in support of a proposed pay deal, with more than 90% backing it in a consultative nationwide ballot.

    Government must support minimum €15 hourly rate for Early Years Educators

    by | Aug 20, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

    SIPTU Early Years Union is calling for ring-fenced State funding to support a €15 minimum wage rate for educators and a 10% increase to all Employment Regulation Order (ERO) rates