by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Private Sector
SIPTU has called on the Government to halt the planned reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and services sectors, saying the estimated €680 million it will cost on an annual basis should instead be invested in targeted electricity credits for low to...
by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
A survey of SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service has found 78% of respondents express a lack of confidence in the HSE’s ability to adequately address welfare and health and safety issues highlighted by staff within the organisation. As part of a...
by | Mar 25, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
SIPTU General Secretary, John King, has warned that the added cost-of-living increases, resulting from the crisis in the Middle East, will mean additional pressure for wage increases in negotiations with employers across the public and private sectors of the economy....
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...
by | Mar 13, 2026 | Divisions, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU’s Health Divisional Organiser, Kevin Figgis, is urging the Government to commit to providing high-quality universal public services following the adoption of a resolution by the European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU). The resolution, adopted by an...
