Tag Archives: Budget 2017

Northern Ireland’s health service must benefit from budget bonus with, or without, Executive

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

Chancellor of Exchequer announces £2.8 billion increase to UK NHS funding Moves to break one percent pay cap must be extended to all Northern Ireland healthcare workers Responding to the UK budget announcement of an additional £2.8 billion for the … Continue reading →

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Budget 2017: Extending cautious welcome to childcare initiative, Unite warns against continued reliance on market-based model

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

Unite calls for development of National Childcare Strategy October 12th: Unite today extended a cautious welcome to the childcare package announced in yesterday’s Budget, but warned against a continuing reliance on a market-based model.  Commenting, Regional Equalities Officer Taryn Trainor … Continue reading →

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Unite says political Budget lacks economic strategy

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

“Pick’n’mix package will not lay foundations for sustainable growth Cuts to USC and inheritance tax will benefit better-off Social protection recipients will benefit by just €1.72 per week in real terms October 11th: nite today accused the Government of producing … Continue reading →

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Budget 2017: Unite calls for expenditure package of €2.8 billion

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

Unite’s proposals focus on investment and raising living standards Union seeks restoration of Social Protection payments, increased Employer’s PRSI to fund Social Wage September 12th:  Unite today published its 2017 Pre-Budget Submission.  Entitled 5 Steps to a Better Budget, the … Continue reading →

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New Eurostat figures highlight need to raise Employer’s PRSI in Budget 2017

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

Unite says social wage key to growing living standards June 16th: Commenting on new figures released by Eurostat which show Irish living standards well below the EU-15 average, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today said the latest statistics again highlight … Continue reading →

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