Motions

Conference notes that in the context of delicate economic recovery, Ireland North and South is struggling to maximise the life opportunities of all citizens, leading to deeper inequality and growing social division, with women disproportionately impacted upon...

That this conference: notes that homelessness is now a major issue North and South; recognises that in the Republic of Ireland the explosion in homelessness and rough sleeping has been one of the unacceptable consequences of the economic crisis and the...

That this Conference notes with concern the serious situation in the Community Sector of Environment, Community and Local Government resulting from the recent Department policy on Reform. Conference further notes the ongoing refusal to recognise national norms...

Whereas the trade union movement has sought for over ten years to impress upon various governments the imperative of addressing a huge potential crisis in pensions provision, no sustainable long-term policy has materialised. To the contrary, the use of the...

Conference notes with concern the continuing attacks by neoliberal commentators and greedy employers on worthwhile pension schemes (i.e. those that sustain living standards in retirement) throughout the Irish economy in both the public and private sectors and...

Conference notes the growing momentum to weaken state old age pensions on the spurious and ideological-driven assertion that the state can no longer afford to provide for those in retirement; and that more and more workers are finding it difficult to fund...

Conference notes that, although the island of Ireland is in a more favourable position than most European countries, demographic change will bring significant challenges. An ageing population will increase the share of GDP required to fund pensions, healthcare...

One of the great success stories of modern times is that we are all living longer. This is great news for us all as the whole community will benefit enormously from the many contributions that older people make to our communities. It is vital to stress this...

Conference re-affirms its long standing opposition to privatisation of key public utilities and public services such as health and education. Specifically, it calls upon the incoming Executive Council to campaign for a constitutional amendment to ensure that...

That this Conference views the recent government moves to privatise both Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann, as a betrayal of the employees and the Irish public. Privatising 10% of Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann routes would severely damage the companies ability to...