Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Builders’ Budget bonanza will see profit-per-apartment top €70,000

“Viability” euphemism for “super-profitability” as builder tax breaks cost workers over half billion Euro Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Friday) said that the goodie-bag of VAT cuts and corporation tax sweeteners for big builders unveiled … Continue reading

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Budget 2026: Employers take up residence in Government Buildings

Workers pay for business tax breaks as government fails to index tax bands Housing crisis will not be solved by patchwork of subsidies and tax giveaways Responding to Budget 2026, trade union Unite warned today that many workers will be … Continue reading

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Housing crisis: Unite says wages are solution not problem

Good jobs key to attracting and retaining labour Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today said that sustained wage rises in the construction sector are critical to prevent a loss of vital construction skills as Ireland grapples with an ongoing housing crisis. Unite was commenting on this … Continue reading

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MABS workers secure nearly 13 per cent pay bump

9.25 per cent two-year deal follows 3.5 per cent increase secured in March Two-year deal includes element backdated to October 2024 Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the community and voluntary sector, today said that members working for the … Continue reading

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Ambulance dispute: Unions secure reversal of outsourcing proposals

Unite, which represents workers in the National Ambulance Service (NAS), today (Monday) said that, following engagement last week, management has now agreed not to proceed with the proposed outsourcing of inter-hospital ambulance transfers to a private provider.  Unite general secretary … Continue reading

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