The Policing Bill was amended by Government (Amendment 38 Section 54) at Committee stage on 12th December, meaning that a Ministerial order to change the status of existing Garda civilian staff cannot be made until at least 24 months after commencement of the Act.

Forsa’s Revenue branches have launched a survey looking to assess attitudes to atypical working arrangements. This issue-specific survey seeks to capture the views and opinions of people in Revenue working in grades represented by Fórsa.

From the 1st of January 2024, statutory sick leave will increase from three days to five days per year.

Members are reminded to save the date for the Fórsa Global Solidarity Spring School, which will take place on the 1st and 2nd of March 2024, in Nerney’s Court, Dublin 1.  

One in five workers in Ireland have good jobs that pay well, provide good employment security, good work-life flexibility, and provide workers with high levels of discretion over the conduct of their work.