Special Education Needs Organisers critical of EPSEN Act deferral
May 2010
Ruth McKernan of IMPACT’s Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs) branch criticisws the deferment of the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act at the union’s conference in Kilkenny last week. more
Friday 21st July 2009
No proposal for three-day week in Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council’s city manager has confirmed that there is no proposal for a three-day week for the council’s staff, following IMPACT demands for clarifications after press reports yesterday.more
Wednesday 1st July 2009
The Shorter Working Year Scheme now applies to local government staff
The Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government issued circular E.L. 09/09 to announce the Shorter Working Year Scheme. This circular supersedes the Term Time Circular LG(P) 20/2006. more
Wednesday 1st July 2009
Incentive career break scheme now in local government
EARLIER IN June the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government introduced the incentive career break scheme to local authority staff. more
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Dublin city cuts concern
Dublin City Council announced spending cuts of €30 million this week, prompting widespread concerns about the effect on services. more
Friday 9th January 2009
Local Government Employers engage with IMPACT on cost saving measures
Branches in IMPACT’s Local Government, Educational and Local Services Division have begun a process of discussions with employers about the challenges faced by the rapid deterioration in public finances. more
