Siptu to serve airport strike noticeThe country’s largest trade union, Siptu is set to serve notice of industry action to commence from the start of next month on…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Fears stopping civil service candidatesSuitably qualified candidates are not applying for senior positions in the Civil Service because of fears of being vilified in…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Many local authority staff to work more hoursMORE THAN 5,000 staff in 11 local authorities will have to work longer hours from next March on foot of a binding Labour Court…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Confusion ends as Taoiseach rules out renegotiation of Croke Park dealANALYSIS: Barring some dramatic unforeseen event, the Government yesterday made it clear that it is intent on seeing the course…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Some €53m of health investment to offset budget deficitTHE DEPARTMENT of Health has confirmed only €17 million out of a total of €70 million allocated this year for new investment …Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Croke Park successor may target pay and conditionsSENIOR GOVERNMENT figures have indicated they may seek to water down the protections on pay and conditions set out in the Croke…Mon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Longer week for some council staffStaff in local authorities who work less than 34 hours per week are to have their working week extended under a recommendation…Mon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Good start but tough challenges aheadANALYSIS: IT IS undoubtedly true that the Government has made a good start in its ambitious plans to reform the public service…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Croke Park deal used 'as a shield for inactivity'PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM: MINISTER for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said there are some who are using the Croke…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Reversal of accord may spark industrial strife, says MulveyLABOUR RELATIONS: THOSE WHO seek the abandonment and demise of the Croke Park agreement are playing with the prospect of unprecedented…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Outsourcing is no money-saver - SiptuPUBLIC SERVICES: THE Republic’s largest trade union has said that outsourcing of public services will not lead to any considerable…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Cabinet urges the outsourcing of functionsTHE CABINET has ordered that Government departments look at the costs and benefits of outsourcing all proposed new services.Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Outsourcing of services urgedThe Cabinet has ordered that Government departments look at the costs and benefits of outsourcing all proposed new services.Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Croke Park 'shield for inactivity'Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said that some people are using the Croke Park agreement as a shield…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Mental health fund cut to offset HSE deficitMORE THAN €50 million allocated by the Government to develop mental health and primary care services this year is to be used …Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Government reverses health cutsThe Government last night ordered the reversal of more than €10 million in cuts affecting the disabled.Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Government to receive €45m in indemnity dealTHE GOVERNMENT seems set to receive about €45 million as part of a settlement with a medical indemnity company over who should…Tue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
St James's hospital considers Mount Carmel takeoverTHE STATE’S largest public hospital, St James’s in Dublin, is in talks that could see it taking over the private Mount Carmel…Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Howlin critical of Reilly call on Croke Park dealNEW DIVISIONS have emerged in the Cabinet over the Croke Park agreement on public service pay, amid continuing controversy over…Sat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
Reilly says public service pay issue must be addressedMinister for Health James Reilly has signalled the Government should look at the issue of public service pay – which is guaranteed…Fri Aug 31 2012 - 01:00
HSE staff told turn off lights, heat to cut costsTHE HEAD of the HSE has told his 100,000 staff to switch off unnecessary lights and heat in an effort to make further cuts of…Thu Aug 30 2012 - 01:00
Health service faces more cuts, warns HSE chiefThe head of the HSE has warned it will have to implement “further measures” to reduce expenditure by the end of the year.Wed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
Cuts in GP fees to stayGENERAL PRACTITIONERS have seen their fees and allowances paid under the various State medical schemes reduced by €84 million…Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
100 GPs fail to renew screening contractMORE THAN 100 doctors did not renew contracts to participate in the National Cervical Screening Programme – known as CervicalCheck…Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Haulage firm chief blames Revenue for loss of nearly 400 jobsTHE MANAGING director of one of the State's largest haulage firms, which ceased trading yesterday with the loss of nearly 400…Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
'Revenue to blame' for job lossesThe managing director of one of the State's largest haulage firms, which ceased trading yesterday with the loss of nearly 400…Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Greens seek to sue over trials on potatoMoves will be made in the High Court today to launch a legal challenge to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (…Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Hammer attack on Irish backpackersTwo Irish backpackers are in a serious but stable condition in hospital after they were assaulted in Melbourne, Australia.Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
12 begin studying for priesthoodTwelve seminarians have begun studying for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College in Maynooth.Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
Irish critically ill after Australia attackA man has been charged over an alleged hammer attack on two Irish backpackers in Melbourne, Australia.Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
Child critical after woman dies in two-car collisionThe woman who died in a road crash in Mullingar on Saturday was identified last night as Dolores McCormack of Delvin, Co Westmeath…Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
UK repaid State €1.5bn as part of bilateral healthcare dealTHE GOVERNMENT has received nearly €1Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
398 jobs to go as Target Express ceases tradingAlmost 400 jobs have been lost at one of the country's largest haulage companies.Mon Aug 27 2012 - 01:00
Labour Court bullying case halted after heated outburstA GARDA claims she has not been paid and has been “at the side of the road” since making allegations of bullying at work, along…Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
New head of HSE is paid €195,000 annuallyTHE NEW head of the Health Service Executive Tony O’Brien will earn €195,000 a year.Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Target cost-cutting reductions not being seen, warns HSE reportTHE LATEST HSE financial report, which shows a deficit of €298Sat Aug 04 2012 - 01:00
Reilly failed to act on HSE deficit warnings, letters claimTHE DEPARTMENT of Health failed to act as the financial position in the health service deteriorated over recent months, HSE chief…Thu Aug 02 2012 - 01:00
Reilly accused over HSE deficitThe Department of Health failed to act as the financial position in the health service deteriorated over recent months, HSE chief…Thu Aug 02 2012 - 01:00
HSE alerted Department of Health to drift on crisis policyANALYSIS: Responsibility for key elements underpinning the HSE’s service plan reforms lies with the Department of HealthThu Aug 02 2012 - 01:00
€130m in UK funding helps cut HSE deficitTHE HSE has received about €130 million in funding from the UK government, a move which is likely to slow down the rate of increase…Wed Aug 01 2012 - 01:00
HSE says €28m taxi bill for last year is cost-effectiveTHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) paid out more than €28 million on taxis last year, according to official figures which have…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
New grade for consultants aims to keep doctors hereTHE INTRODUCTION of the Government’s proposed new entry-level consultant grade will encourage young doctors to remain in Ireland…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
New wing marks end of long campaignST VINCENT'S CYSTIC FIBROSIS UNIT: ST VINCENT'S University Hospital in Dublin will today begin transferring patients with cystic…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Bar is raised for civil servants' pay risesCIVIL SERVANTS will in future have to secure a higher rating in their official performance assessments to qualify for an incremental…Sat Jul 28 2012 - 01:00
No agreement on new health service work practicesTALKS BETWEEN health service management and organisations representing hospital consultants on new work practices ended unsuccessfully…Fri Jul 27 2012 - 01:00
Unions reject HSE staff proposalsTrade union Siptu has said it may ballot on industrial action over proposals put forward by the HSE to introduce a longer working…Thu Jul 26 2012 - 01:00
HSE wants longer week for staffHEALTH SERVICE Executive management has proposed that staff work an additional two hours per week for the next two to three years…Thu Jul 26 2012 - 01:00
Quinn Insurance bill tops €1bnPolicymakers are likely to continue paying more for home, motor and commercial insurance for longer than expected as the bill…Thu Jul 26 2012 - 01:00
€75m public service allowances saving now unlikelyTHE GOVERNMENT had been hoping to generate savings of €75 million this year as a result of its review of allowances paid to staff…Wed Jul 25 2012 - 01:00
