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SIPTU Ongoing Industrial Disputes

George Mulcahy May 18, 2026

SIPTU Assistant Industrial Organiser, Michelle Waller joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the current situation with regards to several ongoing industrial disputes. http://@siptu.ie

Permanent Basic Artists Income Scheme boost Cultural Workers

paulwoodward February 27, 2026

Mary Oyediran talks to SIPTU Sector Organiser Robbie Purfield about the significance of the permanent Basic Artists Income (BAI) for Cultural Workers. 1st Broadcast 27th Feb 2026 https://www.siptu.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1GBrrK75kQ/

Northside Today: Community sector and Healthcare organisations

admin May 16, 2022

SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser, Adrian Kane joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the plight of members working in the community sector and for Section 39 healthcare organisations from across the country who held a protest march on the 3rd of May.…

Northside Today: Wage increases which offset inflation

admin April 11, 2022

Michael Taft, Economist, with SIPTU joins Donie Tarrant to discuss a call at the SIPTU biennial Delegate Conference stating they will pursue wage increases which offset inflation Web-Link: info@siptu.ie

Northside Today: Radical overhaul of domestic waste collection services needed.

admin February 9, 2022

SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser Adrian Kane joins John Healy to discuss SIPTU’s call for a radical overhaul of domestic waste collection services Web Link: www.siptu.ie

Northside Today: Dublin Fire Brigade under Staffed.

admin October 11, 2021

Brendan O’ Brien from SIPTU joins Donie Tarrant to discuss how the current staffing levels at the Dublin Fire Brigade are putting both the general Public and the fire-fighters at risk. Web Link: https://www.siptu.ie/

SIPTU re proposed privatisation of Local Employment Services

admin September 21, 2021

Adrian Kane, Divisional Organiser with SIPTU speaks to Donie Tarrant about the planned potential privatisation of non-profit Local Employment Services, following the announcement from Social Protection Minister, Heather Humpreys that these services are to be put out to tender.

Northside Today – Brendan Carr from SIPTU joins Adrianne

admin May 11, 2021

Brendan Carr joins Adrianne to discuss why SIPTU members in the security industry have expressed outrage at the decision to defer the implementation of pay increases contained in a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the sector until 1st of September 2021.

Stop67 Campaign with SIPTU Economist Michael Taft

admin April 30, 2021

Michael Taft, Economist, with SIPTU talks to Michael about the Stop67 campaign and discusses his calls for a fair and flexible pension for all, Michael also talks about The Next Steps Webinar held on the Wednesday 28th April.

Northside Today – Michael Taft from SIPTU.

admin April 30, 2021

Michael Taft, Economist, with SIPTU talks to Michael about the Stop67 campaign and discusses his calls for a fair and flexible pension for all, Michael also talks about The Next Steps Webinar held on the Wednesday 28th April.

Northside Today – SIPTU Sector Organiser Jane Boushell joins Joe

admin April 2, 2021

SIPTU Sector Organiser Jane Boushell joins Joe to discuss why SIPTU members in the union’s community sector have urged the Minister for Social Protection, TD Heather Humphreys to reverse plans to privatise community and employment services including the local development companies

Northside Today – Greg Ennis, SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser .

admin March 15, 2021

Adrianne Murphy is joined by SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser Greg Ennis to discuss why SIPTU says the government must address recurring Covid-19 outbreaks in meat processing plants.