Person: Ethel Buckley

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys announcing details of the State's new automatic enrolment retirement savings system. Picture: Maxwells</p>

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Mick Clifford: Home truths about retirement prospects

Having put pensions on the long finger, the State's new scheme is like bringing a few buckets of water to a house fire

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SIPTU says Government can afford to stop pension age rise

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Unions warns Irish Rail pay dispute ‘new frontline’

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Hotel staff told to clean faster in bid to recoup wages cost

Now the battle returns to the field of play for Ireland

soccer

Ireland women’s team strike €100,000 deal

Ex-Clerys staff welcome 'goodwill payment' saying it's like 'having all our Christmases'

Former Clerys workers have said a "goodwill payment" by investors who bought the store will be like Christmas for employees who lost their jobs.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2017

Bill benefitting freelance workers passed by Seanad

A Bill aimed at protecting freelance workers has been passed by the Seanad.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

67 objections lodged against Clerys site plan

A total of 67 objections have now been lodged against the contentious €150m Clerys redevelopment plan, with unions and politicians lodging objections to back the concerns of the sacked Clerys workers.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Trade unions launch yes campaign for same-sex marriage

Trade Unions are today launching their campaign for a yes vote in the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Unions urge immediate legislation for X case

The country’s largest trade union yesterday called for an end to foot-dragging on abortion legislation and urged the Government to bring in laws immediately to provide for terminations on the grounds recognised in the X case ruling.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2013

Cleaners to protest against JLC reforms

A protest by cleaners will take place in Dublin this afternoon.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

Unions and community groups to protest at reduced minimum wage

The new minimum wage of €7.65 comes into effect today.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011

Blarney Castle chief: Tourists want to be served by Irish staff

THE owner of one of Ireland’s biggest visitor attractions has claimed the tourism industry needs to keep Irish people instead of foreigners to curb the loss of overseas visitors.

Thu, 06 May, 2010