Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Unite warns check test backlog may leave driving instructors and learners in limbo

Union calls for permits to be extended while backlog is cleared February 16th: Unite, which represents Approved Driving Instructors throughout Ireland, has called on the Road Safety Authority to extend instructors’ permits while the RSA works through the backlog of … Continue reading

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Unite response to ‘Tips’ legislation: Ring-fencing of tips welcome, but concern at mandatory service charges

Union warns that mandatory service charge could reinforce profits while reducing customer tipping January 31st: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, has written to the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, outlining the … Continue reading

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Unite statement and correction regarding Premier Periclase and Bord Gais

January 24th 2022: On December 19th 2021 Unite issued a press statement regarding the situation of Premier Periclase, which is currently in examinership.  In that statement, Unite erroneously claimed that the company’s financial situation had been “worsened by the intransigence of Bord … Continue reading

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As restrictions are lifted, hospitality workers’ concerns remain

Long-term sustainability of hospitality sector depends on improving working conditions January 23rd: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) extended a cautious welcome to the Government’s decision to lift many Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality, but warned that … Continue reading

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Unite Hospitality Branch position on proposed ‘Tips’ legislation

Unite met with the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, on Monday 17 January.  Click here to read the position of the Hospitality Branch, here to read our statement issued following the meeting, and here … Continue reading

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