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Civil servants' review of Budget 2026 shows poverty will rise next year In a damning review, the body said Budget 2026 will lead to average income losses across all income groups.

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"Sure we'll plough on with things anyway, in spite of the evidence" - the Irish Government

#speirgorm

Oyin. The master detective from The Traitors Ireland

She should have her own show where she solves crimes.
#TraitorsIRL

Help to Buy is seen as free money but it just results in higher house prices and more tax The scheme’s continued existence reflects the power of Ireland’s construction lobby and the political cynicism around housing

The stubbornness of the Irish Government, to consistently double down on bad public policy, is something it should be hugely embarrassed about.
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#housing

We are in Budapest with thousands of people to protect democracy and human rights @epsu.bsky.social

We are ready to join the pride in Budapest our European trade unions solidarity delegation @epsu.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @etuce.bsky.social

In May, I made a submission on behalf of Fórsa to the public consultation on the first National Public Procurement Strategy for Ireland.

Workers’ rights and access to collective bargaining should be at the centre of Ireland’s public procurement policy.
forsatradeunion.newsweaver.com/designtest/i...

A raised fist with a rainbow stripe painted down the forearm. Text reads: “European trade unions’ joint statement – LGBTIQI discrimination strongest felt at work.” Logos of multiple European trade union federations appear at the bottom.

🌈 Nearly 1 in 5 LGBTIQ workers in Europe face discrimination at work. For trans & intersex workers, it’s 1 in 3. Ahead of #IDAHOBIT, Europe’s unions say: enough. Every worker deserves dignity, safety & equality.

Read the joint ETUFs statement 👉 www.epsu.org/article/trad...

Op-ed from @forsatradeunion.bsky.social General Secretary, outlining the need for evidence-informed policy rather than knee-jerk reactions. Concerns around isolation may hold some truth, but can be addressed through good management, not panic.

Great to attend the @epsu.bsky.social LGBT+ network meeting this month and connect with other European trade unions advancing LGBT+ equality in workplaces.