Out of hours emergency service agreed with Tusla
New nationwide service is due to commence in September
by Niall Shanahan
IMPACT has reached an agreement with Tusla, the child and family agency, on an out of hours emergency service which will become operational in September. The Emergency Out of Hours Service (EOHS) will ensure, for the first time, that cover for child protection and family support cases is provided on a 24/7 basis.
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New collective bargaining legislation vitally important to every worker in the country
New laws include robust anti-victimisation protections.
by Niall Shanahan
IMPACT trade union has welcomed the strengthening of workers’ rights following the passing of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015 in the Dáil last week.
The legislation will allow trade unions to represent members at the Labour Court where employers refuse to recognise unions, and secure legally binding benefits for workers, in addition to robust anti-victimisation protections.
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Congress rejects 50:50 split between public spending increases and tax cuts
Pre-budget submission focuses on growth and equality
by Niall Shanahan
In its pre-budget submission the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has rejected the planned 50:50 split between public spending increases and tax cuts as outlined in the Government’s Spring Economic Statement. ICTU has warned that such an adjustment implies intense pressures on key public services such as health and education.
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IMPACT urges Government to ensure protection of homeless services
Congress motion seeks intervention in rental market
by Niall Shanahan
IMPACT national secretary Peter Nolan has written to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly TD, urging him to look at all available options to ensure that homeless services in Dublin don’t run out of funding before the end of the year.
Peter expressed the growing concern among IMPACT members, who are working in both Dublin City Council and in voluntary homeless services, that the funding allocation for homeless services will be insufficient to meet the demand for services through to the end of 2015. Reports indicate a significant shortfall in funding as the total estimated cost for services for the year is €68m. The funding allocation for 2015 is just €37.1m.
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