Podcasts about irish congress

Businessman Denis O'Brien has blasted working from home as “...a load of nonsense”.He claimed Ireland's reputation as a place to do business is at risk, and working from home is now a threat to the economy, because it has caused a loss of competitiveness, energy, creativity and ideas.What do you think? Should we all be returning to the office?Joining Andrea to discuss is Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Larissa Feeney, CEO of Kinore.

Owen Reidy, Irish Congress of Trade Unions General Secretary, responds to confirmation from the Government that increases in the minimum wage may be delayed over a longer period.

With growing concern over global economic uncertainty and Trump's trade tariffs. The government is now considering delaying the rollout of the living wage. But is this a necessary move to protect business, or a step back on promised worker protections? To discuss this further was Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and also Finbarr Filan, Centra owner in Sligo and incoming chair of ISME.

With growing concern over global economic uncertainty and Trump's trade tariffs. The government is now considering delaying the rollout of the living wage. But is this a necessary move to protect business, or a step back on promised worker protections? To discuss this further was Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and also Finbarr Filan, Centra owner in Sligo and incoming chair of ISME.

Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Alan Dillon, Minister for Small Business and Retail & Circular Economy; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan–Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

Owen Reidy, the General Secretary of The Irish Congress of Trade, and Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ Political Coverage Editor, join the show to discuss the Labour-Employer economic forum, and the likely impact of American tariffs on Irish and EU economies.

There are calls for a new pay-related social welfare scheme to be extended to maternity and paternity leave. From this week, jobseekers benefit will pay up to a maximum of 450 euro per week - depending on previous earnings and PRSI contributions for the first three months of someone losing their job. Welcoming the move, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions says it should now be extended to parents of newborn children. ICTU's Social Policy Advisor Laura Bambrick, says this should include parents leave. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Crusheen-based mother, Deborah Kett. Photo (c) jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva.com

Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, explains what a new bill will change for private sector workers contractually required to retire at 65.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, discusses the ongoing uncertainty prompted by Donald Trump's threat to levy tariffs on imports from the EU.

Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Neil McDonnell, CEO of the ISME, who represents Small and Medium businesses

With a spike of flu cases across the country, is it time to increase paid sick leave. But in a time where remote working has become the norm, should people just opt to work from home. We discuss with Brenda Power, Columnist for Sunday Times and Irish Daily Mail and also Dr Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment Law, Eversheds Sutherland discuss hybrid working in Ireland and the legislation around the right to request remote working.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Owen Reidy, ICTU, discusses why private sector workers need pay rises in 2025.

Should the private sector increase salaries by 7%? We hear from the Irish Congress of Trade Union. Speaking to Pat this morning was Owen Reidy General Secretary of ICTU.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of ICTU, discusses the representative organisation's concerns over the 1.4 billion euro package of tax cuts signalled for Budget 2025.

Joe was joined by Owen Reidy, Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, to discuss the recent resolution of the Aer Lingus industrial dispute and its implications for industrial relations in Ireland. Despite the inflation shock from 2022, Ireland has enjoyed a prolonged period of growth in a strike-free environment. However, employers are now facing excessive new charges and costs, raising questions about the future of industrial peace.

Hospitality groups are calling on the Government to reinstate the 9% reduced VAT charge for food services to help them manage increasing costs.Pat Crotty, chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, and Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to debate whether hospitality businesses should be on a lower VAT rate.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

New research shows European workers prefer more time off, prompting governments to encourage a return to work. Are Irish workers following this trend? Dr. Laura Bambrick from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions joins us to discuss.

1 in 5 workers in Ireland had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). Many conveyed that they did not report these incidents due to fears of retaliation or job loss.  Similarly, the Workplace Relations Commission acknowledges there is an underreporting of incidents, with many employees citing that they distrust the reporting processes and fear of worsening their work situation as the main reasons for not coming forward.All this underscores a critical need that HR and business leaders need to step up and address this insidious problem to ensure there are effective workplace policies and support systems in place.Victoria Smith, Knowledge Partner and employment law expert, Ciara O'Kennedy, Partner at LK Shields Solicitors LLP, discuss:Detailed explanations of what constitutes sexual harassment under Irish law and how hostile work environments can allow inappropriate behaviour to happen.Look back at key legal precedents and case law in Ireland to learn from and protect both your staff and business.Outline the legal obligations of employers under Irish law.Discuss how employers can implement robust policies and training for all staff on sexual harassmentThis essential session, tailored for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders, delves into the legal, practical, and human aspects of addressing sexual harassment within the workplace.  We discuss recent legal developments and provide insights and tips on effective policies, best practice and how best to create awareness in the workplace regarding sexual harassment.  

Taoiseach Simon Harris recently asked The Low Pay Commission not look at the minimum wage “in isolation” when making its recommendation in July. Is this signaling a government U-Turn in delivering its promised national living wage? Joining Shane to discuss Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Tony Foley, Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics with the DCU Business School.

Kevin Callinan, General Secretary of the FÓRSA Trade Union and former President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus to highlight his upcoming talk in Clare. Kevin, who has strong Clare roots, will be back in the Banner County this coming weekend; he will be in Corofin to both launch and speak at the Festival of Finn.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions // Maeve McElwee, Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) Executive Director of Employer Relations

Nearly 2 in 3 Employees Feel Underpaid, according to Irish Jobs Salary and Benefits Survey. But are Irish workers actually underpaid? Ciara spoke to Kevin Callinan, Former President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. 

Kevin Callinan, Chair of the Public Service Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)

Employers group Ibec's chef executive Danny McCoy sent an open letter to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Monday calling for a pause on labour policy measures to avoid ‘uncoordinated and cumulative' costs to businesses. Those measures include upping the national minimum wage and increases in employer Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI). In response, Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, labelled Mr McCoy's proposals as “short termist”. They joined host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the measures. And Irish Times Work Correspondent Emmet Malone brings us up to speed on the public sector pay talks impasse. We hear what the main points of contention are for both sides after discussions stalled last week.Produced by John Casey. JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government needs to take action on the spiralling cost of doing business in Ireland. That's the call from Ibec in a letter to government who have asked government to suspend further increases to the minimum wage and other government scheme while the issue is addressed. Kieran was joined by Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec and Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, on today's industrial action by around 170,000 public servants in Northern Ireland over pay.

Dr. Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive at ISME joined The Last Word to discuss new changes being introduced to the social welfare system.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Kevin Callinan, Chair of the Public Service Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Lower paid workers are set to benefit most as the number of paid sick leave days is increased. It'll rise from 3 to 5 days a year from the 1st of January, at a rate of 70 per cent of gross earnings, with a cap of 110 euro. Paid sick leave is to increase from 3 to 5 days from January 1st.Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with Special Responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail and Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer, Irish Congress of Trade Unions.Junior Minister Neale Richmond also discussed the Fine Gael special conference on Rural Ireland, taking place tomorrow...

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy & Legislative Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Seán Keyes, Finance Correspondent with The Currency

In this episode, LawPod's Law and Society team participant Aoibhinn Graham interviews Kevin Doherty, the Union Services Officer for the Northern Ireland branch of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. The conversation focuses on the content and impact of the new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) legislation on the function trade unions and the right to strike in Britain, as well as how this may affect the trade union movement in Northern Ireland. Key challenges facing trade unions are highlighted, including a flurry of anti-union legislation and the media's often biased portrayal of unions and industrial action. The discussion also features a broader analysis of the impact of such legislation on democracy and devolution in the UK. For more information on ICTU's work, visit https://www.ictu.ie/ and https://www.ictuni.org/For more details about the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) legislation, see https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3396

We speak to Maeve McElwee, Executive Director of Employer Relations Ibec, and get reaction from Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, on their biennial conference.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions will not tolerate declining incomes for workers and their families when resources are clearly available to avoid this. That's according to the union's President Kevin Callinan, who will later today address the Biennial Delegate Conference in Kilkenny

Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy & Employment Affairs in the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, discusses the introduction of new employment rights for parents.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called for new regulations to protect workers from the impacts of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment today, ICTU said that they supported calls for an EU directive on AI in the workplace. To discuss this further Kieran was joined by Jessica Cecil, Former Chief of Staff at the BBC & Founder of the Trusted News Initiative and Laura Bambrick is ICTU's Social Policy Officer...

The national minimum wage should be increased in January 2024 by €2 to €13.30 - those are the calls from The Irish Congress of Trade Unions Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Eoin Reidy, General Secretary of The Irish Congress of Trade Unions & Karl Deeter, Financial Advisor, and Analyst.

From today, new laws governing the practice of tipping come into force, providing a boost to workers' rights. Fiona Dunne from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, who has been involved in the tipping campaign since 2018, spoke with the programme.

We need a new direction in housing: Lets protest & Raise the Roof on November 26th In this Reboot Republic, Rory, talks to members of the Raise the Roof coalition about why we need a new direction in housing policy and what difference it will make if people come out and join the housing protest on November 26th at 1pm in Parnell Square, Dublin. I talk to Macdara Doyle of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Raise the Roof, Bernard Joyce of the Irish Traveller Movement, Louise Bayliss of Focus Ireland and James O Toole, resident of Tathany House. Its time for us to stand across society, to stand up together. Please Be There! Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Parents across the country recently received double child benefit, a one off from the government to help with the cost of living crisis. However, it has reopened the discussion as to whether universal child benefit is wasteful or not and whether we should have a means tested system instead. Sean was joined by Dr. Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to discuss...

We talk to incoming General Secretary of Irish Congress of Trade Unions Owen Reidy about the challenges ahead.

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, looks ahead to the ratification of a new public sector pay deal by the ICTU Public Services Committee.

Elaine Loughlin, Irish Examiner Deputy Political Editor and Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs, Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, speaks to Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan about the public sector pay negotiations.

Kevin Callinan, Irish Congress of Trade Union's public services committee

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, on a campaign on public sector pay which may include ballots for industrial action.

Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy & Employment Affairs in the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, discusses legislation passed by by the Oireachtas which will make sick pay a legal right of workers.

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, says there's no contact between unions and Govt representatives through the Workplace Relations Commission

Kevin Callinan, President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, discusses the divide between unions and Government on public sector pay talks.