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Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social Policy and ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

Government ‘pleased’ at unions’ acceptance of revised public pay deal

The Government has welcomed the announcement that unions have voted overwhelmingly to accept the revised public service pay deal that commits to a phased 6.5% pay increase. All affiliated unions taking part in the ballot have voted in favour of ...

07 Oct 2022 at 15:04

Ireland’s top court rules Canadian trade deal would breach constitution

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Ireland’s top court rules Canadian trade deal in breach of constitution

Ireland’s top court has ruled that ratification of an EU-Canada trade agreement would be in breach of the Irish constitution. Ireland’s deputy leader Leo Varadkar said the judgment was “disappointing”, but said that the Government was still ...

11 Nov 2022 at 19:53

Northern Ireland

Irish and UK unions warn strikes law could ‘sour’ relations with EU

UK and Irish trade unions have joined forces to attack controversial legislation on strikes, warning it could affect UK-EU relations. The TUC and ICTU said the new law on providing minimum levels of service during industrial action could ...

26 Oct 2023 at 00:01

National News

ICTU calls for an increase of the minimum wage by €2

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for the national minimum wage to be increased in January 2024 by €2, which would bring the the hourly rate to €13.30. In a submission to the Low Pay Commission, ICTU said such an ...

25 May 2023 at 10:00

National News

Mick Lynch warns at trade union rally against ‘ultra right’ causing division

Trade unionist Mick Lynch has told a crowd of workers and activists that the “ultra right” is causing division during the cost-of-living crisis, and it should be resisted. He also praised unions across Northern Ireland that had ...

29 Apr 2023 at 18:00

National News

'Ireland needs a pay rise' union conference hears as corporate profits surge

Employers have been urged to pay a fair wage to workers as corporate profits reach almost €30 billion in Ireland, at a national trade union conference held this week. Speaking at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) ...

04 Jul 2023 at 16:50

National News

Government has shelved comprehensive plan for housing, says union chief

A leading trade unionist has accused the Government of shelving the comprehensive Housing Commission report, claiming that the group has been “disbanded”. Organisations from different sectors, representing housing ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:31

National News

Unions call for increase in tax-free voucher allowance to ease cost of living crisis

Unions have proposed that the value of tax-free gift vouchers which employers can give to staff should be increased to €1,000 to help people cope with the soaring cost of living. Siptu deputy general secretary, ...

04 Apr 2022 at 13:24

National News

Union meeting ahead of pay increase claim for private sector workers

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is due to meet today to discuss pay increases for workers in the private sector. In December, ICTU confirmed it would be seeking pay rises of between 2.5% and 4.5% during ...

17 May 2022 at 11:26

National News

AI developing faster than laws aiming to regulate it, academic warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a faster pace than laws can be drafted in response, an academic has warned. Although the technology has been around in some form for some time, the rate at ...

21 Jun 2023 at 12:19

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