Tag Archives: Susan Fitzgerald
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
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









