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# cuts - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Varadkar urges unions to engage with Bus Éireann, says cuts can’t be postponed
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar said that Bus Éireann would have to implement the LRC measures on 12 May unless “alternative approaches” could be found.
# cuts - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Aaron McKenna: We must sacrifice industrial peace to save the nation
We have been treating nurses and gardai as equal in importance to receptionists and quango directors, they are not equal in importance, writes Aaron McKenna.
# cuts - Thursday 18 April, 2013
The 5 at 5: Thursday
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# cuts - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Hayes: People shouldn’t be fooled by union leaders
The Junior Minister said that those arguing for a No vote are “arguing for the unknown”.
# cuts - Monday 15 April, 2013
Column: I cried when I heard about the mobility allowance cut – I can’t take any more
The mobility grant gave me and my husband the chance to lead independent lives, with dignity, writes Miriam Murphy, who says this government are chipping away at the help for people with disabilities.
# cuts - Monday 8 April, 2013
Avon Cosmetics ceases trading in Ireland, cuts 400 jobs
The company said today that the job cuts equate to about 1 per cent of Avon’s 39,100 employees.
Portugal PM announces severe spending cuts
As the EU warned the debt-hit nation to respect the aims of its international bailout.
# cuts - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Column: The EU need not look beyond its own borders to see widespread poverty
At 38 per cent, Ireland has the highest rate of children at risk of poverty in Western Europe. But, far from protecting the vulnerable, the government has introduced austerity measures that mean the rich get richer, writes Richard Manton.
# cuts - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Column: The success or failure of the UK’s economic strategy matters greatly to Ireland
The UK budget being announced today has implications for Ireland too, writes James Kilcourse, who says as well as being a crucial trading partner, the UK is Ireland’s biggest rival for attracting foreign direct investment.
# cuts - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Government seeks pay cut for public servants earning over €60,000
The INMO has said this is just one of the many proposals that was put on the table and the union is waiting to hear the full package.
# cuts - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Gardaí bring bank statements to Commissioner meeting to highlight cuts
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said after the meeting he hopes nothing will be said or done to interfere with the public’s support.
Column: It’s easy for ministers on high salaries to ignore the importance of child benefit
An across-the-board cut to child benefit was not a good move – but ministers on big salaries are removed from the realities of the man on the street, Nessa Toale writes.
Bulgarian government resigns amid protests
Protests against soaring electricity prices escalated into nationwide demonstrations against the right-wing government in recent weeks.
# cuts - Friday 15 February, 2013
Garda Commissioner to meet GRA as plans for industrial action get underway
The GRA said plans are in place for members to “turn off the goodwill tap” from 22 February if the government refuses to budge on pay cut proposals.
# cuts - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Gardaí “won’t be sitting idly by” if pay cuts are proposed
The Garda Representative Association did not enter negotiations on the Croke Park Extensions – but if cuts are proposed, it may encourage members to begin industrial action.
# cuts - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Closure of 95 garda stations to go ahead today
Last night the Dáil voted down a motion tabled by Fianna Fáil to stop the closures.
# cuts - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
200 jobs to go at EBS Building Society
Staff are to hold a meeting to discuss the possibility of industrial action after being informed of the cuts.
# cuts - Friday 25 January, 2013
Poll: Are you worried about garda station closures?
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said that cutbacks will not affect the standard of policing, but are you worried about the closure of 100 garda station?
# cuts - Thursday 24 January, 2013
Gardaí expected to withdraw from Croke Park talks
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors said the cuts to allowances that were put on the table today are unacceptable.
# cuts - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Hogan responds to outcry over plans to abolish town councils
The Minister said that councils would be given more powers – even though there would be fewer councillors.
UNITE vows to oppose public sector cuts at talks today
The Government and trade unions are to sit down for discussions today, with cuts expected to be tabled.
# cuts - Friday 11 January, 2013
Sharp fall in consumer sentiment due to Budget worries
December’s index saw the largest one month point decline in seventeen years.
# cuts - Thursday 10 January, 2013
National plan to save €721 million published by HSE
The plan includes an additional cut to primary care costs of €60 million, staff reductions of 4,000 and a promise to reduce waiting times.
Cut in elderly alarm scheme criticised as “penny-wise and pound-foolish”
Age Action said that a cut in the Seniors Alert Scheme “is a bad decision” with “terrible timing”, given recent attacks on elderly people.
General Practice in Ireland at “breaking point”, says IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation said that budget cuts ‘could end the capacity to introduce universal GP care’.
# cuts - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Workers to meet union after Dublin company cuts 83 jobs
Distribution firm Johnson Brothers told its employees yesterday that 83 jobs will be lost due at its plant in west Dublin due to outsourcing.
# cuts - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Spain passes massive austerity cutbacks
Crowds gathered today to protest against job and benefit cuts as well as the tax increases passed today.
TSSA to ballot for industrial action for Bus Eireann workers
Bus Eireann has decided to introduce a range of cost-cutting measures, including cutting overtime, shift, premium and rota payments.
# cuts - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Labour senator James Heffernan resigns party whip
The Labour Party spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Heffernan has resigned the whip.
# cuts - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Further education sector to be damaged by budget cuts
In a letter to a Sinn Féin TD, one teacher said the government have no understanding of how further education works.
# cuts - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Keaveney criticises ‘cynicism’ of ministers over his voting against government
The Labout TD said ministers and party members were attempting to distract from problematic issues in the budget.
# cuts - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Sinn Féin publishes motion of no confidence in government
Gerry Adams said the coalition parties have “broken their contract with the electorate”.
Department to cut over 3,200 jobs next year in health service
In a report the department said this is a key requirement of the new implementation of the Croke Park Agreement.
Aaron McKenna: Where will Ireland be after two more Budgets?
The opposition’s reaction to Budget 2013 has been standard stuff. Will any party be credible the next time Ireland votes?
# cuts - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Association of Garda Sergeants ‘heard about cuts at same time as media’
Willie Gleeson from the Association said that despite requesting meetings with the Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner, they only found out about the cuts yesterday.
Labour TDs meet with Burton in last-ditch bid to stop child benefit cuts Exclusive
Two Dublin TDs want to stop the government from cutting child benefit – but if they can’t, will they vote against the Budget?
Column: This Budget isn’t just bad – it’s at odds with Government policies
The cuts contained in this Budget fly in the face of Government statements on growth and protection. They’re difficult to justify, writes Michael Taft.
# cuts - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Taoiseach: Property tax is “both progressive and fair”
Kenny said this budget would probably be the most challenging in the life of this government.
Budget 2013: Breakdown of changes to social welfare payments
Cuts to the child benefit rate is causing anxiety this evening, along with a range of other newly-announced changes.
Respite care grant cut by over €300 in budget
The reduction represents a 19 per cent cut in the payment which is used by carers to pay for home help and respite care.
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