Internship programme will not be extended to physiotherapyThe Department of Health has said that it is not now considering plans to extend the State’s internship programme – known as …Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Call to lift hiring freeze on 'outdoor' council staffThere will have to be some relaxation of the Government’s recruitment moratorium in the short term to protect services provided…Mon Jan 07 2013 - 00:00
Bus Éireann staff vote for actionTwo trade unions representing staff at Bus Éireann have voted to take industrial action if management proceed with plans to introduce…Mon Jan 07 2013 - 00:00
Nurses to protest over lower paid jobsHundreds of nurses and midwives are expected to take part in a protest rally today against plans by the Health Service Executive…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
20 Ulster Bank branches to closeUlster Bank is to close “in the region of 20” branches and sub-offices in Ireland this yearFri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Union seeks redress for lower-paid membersThe trade union representing lower-paid staff in the Civil Service has signalled it will be looking for compensation following…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
IMO warns on consultant pay cutsThe Irish Medical Organisation has warned the Government that unless it agrees to talks on recently introduced pay cuts of 30…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
Restrictions on rest days for public hospital consultants to beginNew restrictions on rest days for hundreds of consultants working in public hospitals will come into effect from tomorrow as …Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Varadkar warns on public sector pensionsMinister for Transport Leo Varadkar has called for changes to pension arrangements for staff in the public service.Mon Dec 31 2012 - 00:00
Many contributions to public life listed at Nevin funeral MassThe former general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Donal Nevin lived a life of tremendous service to others, …Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Reilly claims 'extension' to Croke Park deal could save €308m in payThe Government is seeking to generate €308 million in pay-related savings in the health service next year, Minister for Health…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Film-maker David Puttnam to assume role as digital championThe well-known British film-maker David Puttnam is to take on the role of digital champion for Ireland.Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
EU presidency website to cost State €250,000The Government is to pay nearly €250,000 for the development of a website for Ireland’s presidency of the EU which commences …Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Grants of up to €4,000 for septic tank repairsThe Government is to provide grants of up to €4,000 to assist households whose septic tanks and other domestic water treatment…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Settlement of €45m over indemnityThe Government is expected to announce today that it has received €45 million as part of a settlement with a medical indemnity…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
IMF says Government could delay Budget cuts if growth slowsThe International Monetary Fund has said Ireland could delay some of the Budget cuts required under its bailout programme if …Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Siptu warns about Bus Éireann cost-cuttingMoves by Bus Éireann to introduce unilateral cuts to pay and terms of employment for staff could result in industrial action …Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Unions pay tribute to former Ictu general secretary Donal NevinThe trade union movement last night paid tribute to former general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Donal Nevin…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Revenue paid €90m to management consultancyThe Revenue Commissioners paid almost €90 million to the management consultancy and technology services company Accenture for…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
HSE to recruit 1,000 graduate nurses on less payThe health service is to recruit 1,000 graduate nurses and midwives next year at lower pay rates.Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Major drug companies lobbied Kenny over HSE schemeThe Government was subjected to an intense lobbying campaign by the pharmaceutical industry earlier this year over a HSE decision…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Pharma sector leveraged role in economy to get dealANALYSIS : New drugs and medicines coming on the market can prove hugely beneficial and even life-changing for patientsMon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Drug companies lobbied KennyThe Government was subjected to an intense lobbying campaign by the pharmaceutical industry earlier this year over a HSE decision…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Health service to cut 3,500 jobs next year under revised Croke Park planAbout 3,500 posts in the health service are to go next year, a new Department of Health report has confirmed.Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Unions to hold rallies for debt restructuringDEMONSTRATIONS: Trade unions are planning to hold a series of demonstrations and rallies around the country in February to call…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Shortall accused Reilly over second listFormer minister of state Róisín Shortall accused Minister for Health James Reilly of changing a second list of primary care centres…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Reilly official in contact over care centresMinister for Health James Reilly’s constituency office contacted his department eight times before the announcement of a Government…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Bus Éireann claims no progress on savings planBus Éireann has said trade unions have been unwilling to engage on key elements of its financial recovery plan, including premium…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Funding concern for large health projectsThe Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin expressed concern at spending plans by the Department of Health…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Any change to free telephone will hit EircomAny move by the Government to cut free telephone services for older people as part of the budget tomorrow would have serious …Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Ibec says 39% of firms plan for pay to increase in 2013Almost 40 per cent of Irish employers expect to increase basic pay next year, the employer’s organisation Ibec has said, with…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Labour maintaining threshold of decency, says Siptu leaderThe leader of the State’s largest trade union has said the Labour Party in Government is maintaining “a threshold of decency” …Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Action likely over plan for Shannon, says SiptuIndustrial action will be inevitable over the Government’s plans for Shannon Airport unless “meaningful assurances” can be provided…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Unions say 'new' Croke Park will be difficultUnions have warned that it will be very difficult to secure a new agreement with the Government on its plans to reduce its pay…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Proposal to cut dole after nine monthsThousands of jobless people could see their unemployment benefits cut from next year as part of a controversial plan to be considered…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Rabbitte defends Reilly in primary care site controversyMinister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said the Government allowed a “good news” story about the development of primary…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Reilly stands over actionsMinister for Health James Reilly has insisted Fianna Fáil has "no justification" in tabling another motion of no confidence in…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Primary care list altered evening before launchTwo locations in Minister for Health James Reilly’s north Dublin constituency were added to a list of places chosen for primary…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Health service deficit to be fundedIn a significant policy reversal, the Government is to provide additional funding to deal with the financial deficit in the health…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Unions to be briefed on Croke Park planPublic service unions have agreed to meet the Government for initial talks on its proposals for a new extension to the Croke …Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Working hours the likely currency of dealAnalysis: The Government’s decision yesterday to invite public service unions to talks on a new Croke Park–style agreement on…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Health staff braced for new demandsHealth staff warned of ‘more demanding phase’ amid health cuts and thousands of staff departuresTue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
HSE says inquiry to be fair, methodical and completed in shortest time possibleThe official inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar will be fair and methodical and will examine all the factors that …Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
State must face becoming employer of last resort, union conference toldThe State must be willing to contemplate being an “employer of last resort” through local authorities or social employment, the…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Health budget faces cuts of €900m in 2013The health service is facing spending cuts of about €900 million next year – much more than previously anticipated, the Department…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Union to seek pay increase of 5%The country’s largest craft trade union said it is to seek pay increases of at least 5 per cent for workers in profitable companies…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Protest over job losses at institute for accountantsMembers of the Unite trade union will take industrial action at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland next week as…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Irish unions support protestsDublin: The Irish trade union movement has fully backed the day of action across Europe yesterday.Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Siptu calls off work stoppage which was planned for MondayTrade union Siptu has called off a work stoppage at Aer Lingus scheduled for Monday.Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Outsourcing of State services by 2013Outsourcing of services provided by the Civil Service and State agencies could begin from the second quarter of next year.Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
