The European elections take place on Thursday 7th June 2024. These elections take place every five years on the same day as the local elections. Ireland elects 14 MEPs to the European Parliament from three constituencies: Dublin (4 seats), Midlands North-West (5 seats), and Ireland South (5 seats).

Ahead of polling day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) is hosting hustings for candidates in each constituency. They will take place next week in Cork, Galway and Dublin. 

These hustings offer trade union members the opportunity to meet the candidates running for Europe, and directly hear from them about the kind of European Union they want to support. Will they fight for better jobs and to end precarious work? Will they support trade unions, collective bargaining, and social dialogue? 

Working with the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), ICTU has created a manifesto for the European elections which you can read here.

It calls on voters in Ireland to make their voice heard for a fairer and more social Europe, and includes policy priorities on industrial policy, the Just Transition, a rights-based approach to migration and asylum, and a more democratic Europe. 

Follow the links below to register for these events:

• Cork: Monday, 27th May, 6.00pm – 7.30pm, SIPTU, Connolly Hall, Lapps Quay. Register on Eventbrite
• Galway: Tuesday, 28th May, 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Clayton Hotel, Monivea Road, Ballybrit. Register on Eventbrite
• Dublin: Wednesday, 29th May, 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square. Register on Eventbrite

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