The Irish Government and trade unions are preparing to begin formal negotiations on a new public sector pay agreement at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Monday, October 19. The breakthrough follows weeks of deadlock and a nationwide strike on October 14 involving more than 300,000 public sector workers. A second 24-hour strike scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, was suspended …
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Irish public sector unions have suspended strike action planned for Wednesday, October 21, following discussions with the Government aimed at resolving a dispute over a new pay agreement. The decision comes after more than 300,000 public sector workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, participated in a nationwide strike on October 14. The Public Services Committee (PSC) of the …
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Ireland’s coalition leadership and key ministers are set to finalize a significantly revised National Development Plan (NDP), laying out €100 billion in infrastructure investments for the period between 2026 and 2030. The updated blueprint, which will be unveiled alongside the Summer Economic Statement, aims to address critical gaps in national services and infrastructure while reinforcing the country’s economic resilience. Focus …
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