Tag Archives: Susan Fitzgerald
New family reunification rules an assault on workers and children
Workers collateral damage as government panders to anti-immigrant sentiment Unite, which represents health care assistants (HCAs) and others on general employment permits, today (Wednesday) accused the government of abusing workers and families to pander to anti-immigrant sentiment. The union was … Continue reading
Government told to stop splitting families on World Children’s Day
Health care assistants demand end to family reunification barriers Union also seeking radical reform of ‘50/50 rule’ In a statement issued to mark World Children’s Day, trade union Unite today (Thursday) called on the government to abolish family reunification income … Continue reading
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
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









