Union leaders are to meet senior Ministers and employers next week to seek supports for workers hit by the recent spike in inflation that has resulted from the war in the Middle East. “It’s about the general cost of living and what are they going to do for workers,” she said. “We sought the meeting and it has been indicated to us that the Taoiseach [Micheál Martin] will be available to attend. “The cost of fuel is a particular issue. A lot of people are working to provide important services and have to go have to go to work.

Source: The Irish Times April 06, 2026 19:15 UTC