Croke Park
# croke-park - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Teachers’ union rejects Croke Park extension deal
More than 80 per cent of members of the TUI voted against Croke Park II in the first completed ballot on proposals.
# croke-park - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ireland near top of world’s list for stadium capacity
Only one country has more seats in its stadiums, proportionate to its population, than Ireland. Can you guess who?
# croke-park - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Unions to hold Croke Park II public meeting in Dublin
The unions say they believe the proposals to extend the agreement will “unfairly penalise workers” if passed.
# croke-park - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Civil servants’ trade union urges members to ‘vote no’ to Croke Park II
The Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants have said the proposals were “unfair” and “disproportionate” on its 2,700 members.
GRA protest at the Dáil over cuts to pay
The Garda Representative Association says the deal now being voted on by the trade union movement is “blatantly unfair” .
# croke-park - Sunday 17 March, 2013
St Thomas claim first ever All-Ireland hurling crown
Richie Murray shot 1-2 as the Galway club defeated 13-man Kilcormac Killoughey this afternoon.
# croke-park - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Class of ’02 ready to graduate and make history for St Thomas’
“We never thought we’d make the breakthrough to the senior championship. It was never part of our history in the club.”
# croke-park - Friday 15 March, 2013
Gavin sticks with same team for Tyrone test
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has made three changes for tomorrow’s Croke Park clash against Dublin.
# croke-park - Thursday 14 March, 2013
SIPTU encourages members to accept Croke Park agreement
The union said that the proposals on the table were “the best that could be obtained through negotiation”.
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Ireland’s largest union to decide on Croke Park II today
SIPTU is to vote on whether it will urge its members to accept or reject the latest Croke Park agreement.
# croke-park - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Division 1 FL: Dubs cruise to victory over Kildare
Jim Gavin’s side were far too strong for Kieran McGeeney’s outfit this afternoon.
As it happened: Dublin v Kildare, Allianz FL Division 1
The Dubs and the Lilywhites collided in Croke Park this afternoon. Here’s how it all unfolded.
# croke-park - Saturday 9 March, 2013
# croke-park - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Four unions launch joint No campaign to Croke Park 2
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), the Civil Public and Services Union (CPSU) and Unite are joinign in a campaign against the new proposals.
# croke-park - Sunday 3 March, 2013
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# croke-park - Saturday 2 March, 2013
Watson hat-trick secures All-Ireland camogie crown for Milford
Quick fire double in the first half breaks Killimor hearts.
How do workers decide whether Croke Park II is approved?
The working conditions of 292,000 public workers could changed by the new proposals. So what happens now?
Column: Croke Park II underlines the need for a unilateral approach to public sector reform
The success of Defence Forces reform could serve as a blueprint for correcting excesses in the wider public sector system, writes Aaron McKenna.
Dublin v Mayo: O’Connor eyes return with a spring in his step
Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor won’t feature against Dublin tonight but he’s anxious to get back to business quickly and banish the ghosts of last September.
# croke-park - Friday 1 March, 2013
Public workers have 18 months to retire on ‘peak’ pay
Staff who retire before August 2014 will receive pensions based on the salary they had before the ‘Croke Park 2′ pay cuts.
Nelson, O’Mahony start Dubs’ grudge match against Mayo
Dublin host Mayo tomorrow in a repeat of the 2012 All-Ireland semi-final.
# croke-park - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Impact to meet today as more unions oppose Croke Park II
There is growing opposition to the proposed deal on cuts and reforms to public sector pay and conditions but the support of Impact and Siptu will be crucial for the government.
# croke-park - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
In Pics: The GAA trend-setters who opted for coloured boots
Black has long been the predominant colour of choice for the footwear of Gaelic footballers and hurlers. But there have been a few who have deviated from that trend over the years.
Civil servant union to recommend No vote on Croke Park II
The AHCPS which represents more than 2,700 public sector workers says its members have already taken pay reductions of at least 15 per cent.
In full: The proposed public sector pay deal
The Labour Relations Commission has published the full document that proposes changes to public sector pay and conditions or Croke Park II as it is more commonly known.
# croke-park - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
24/7 Frontline Service Alliance to agree on collective strategy
The alliance is to hold a joint meeting to discuss the strategy and review the Croke Park extension talks on Thursday.
Here’s your modern GAA boots pic of the day
Hurler and footballers didn’t wear these colours on their boots back in the day.
Croke Park II: SIPTU national officers to take pay cuts
The cuts are in line with the Labour Relations Commission proposals that emerged from discussions on the Croke Park pay deal.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
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Howlin tells public servants Croke Park II will be ‘the last ask’
The Taoiseach said that unions will have to ‘scrutinise’ the draft agreement today.
Hawkeye set for June green light in Croke Park
If the score detection system gets approval by Congress, it will come into operation for this summer’s championship.
# croke-park - Monday 25 February, 2013
Croke Park: Proposals need to be evaluated carefully, says SIPTU
Meanwhile, Deputy Sean Fleming has warned the Government to “resist its urge to oversell the proposals” emerging from the talks.
At a glance: What’s in the proposed public pay deal
The Labour Relations Commission has released details of its proposals that unions will now be asked to vote on.
Government, public service unions reach deal on extending Croke Park
ICTU says the deal reached means better protections for public servants than across-the-board pay cuts.
Pat Rabbitte: Ministers and TDs should ‘lead by example’ and take paycut
A new deal on an extension to the Croke Park Agreement is said to be close to completion following overnight talks.
New Croke Park deal close to completion
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, arrived at the talks in Lansdowne House in Dublin in the past hour.
# croke-park - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Update: INMO, CPSU, Unite and IMO leave Croke Park extension talks
The INMO said it will not be bound by the outcome of any agreement should it emerge.
Column: Croke Park talks show there is no ease up on austerity
Trumpeting their success with the promissory note last week, up against the unions this week. We are not out of the woods yet, not by a long shot, writes Kieran Allen.
# croke-park - Saturday 23 February, 2013
International Rules: Kingspan Breffni Park confirmed for Series opener
It will be the first time an Ulster venue has hosted Ireland v Australia since the series’ revival.
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