Jack Chambers
Irish politician (Fianna Fáil)
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- 4d ago
Around 300,000 Irish public sector workers strike, closing schools and cancelling appointments
Schools, courts and weather forecasting were disrupted on Wednesday, 14 October, as unions pressed the government over pay and the rising cost of living.
- Oct 6
Irish government to unveil €8.65 billion budget package with tax cuts and childcare caps
Ministers Simon Harris and Jack Chambers will present Ireland's Budget 2027 at 1pm, outlining €7 billion in spending measures and €1.65 billion in tax adjustments backed by a €6.9 billion fiscal surplus.
- Oct 3
Irish teachers' unions vote for strikes and work-to-rule over expired pay deal
The Teachers' Union of Ireland and INTO have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, planning a nationwide strike on 14 October after the national public sector pay deal expired without new talks.
- Oct 2
Irish ministers clash over Budget 2027 spending limits as Jack Chambers enforces 6% cap
Irish coalition ministers are negotiating allocations from a €7 billion spending package ahead of Tuesday's budget announcement, facing demands from the Department of Public Expenditure to curb departmental bids.
- Sep 20
Irish Coalition prepares 8.5 billion euro Budget 2027 package ahead of October announcement
Finance Minister Simon Harris and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers are finalising an 8.5 billion euro budgetary package for 6 October, balancing housing demands against demographic forecasts.
- Aug 7
Ireland's tax take up 6% to €59.6bn as first 15% global minimum tax payments boost July receipts
Ireland collected €59.6bn in tax in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 6% excluding last year's once-off Apple proceeds, as the first 15% global minimum tax payments from large firms boosted July's corporation tax take.
- Jul 6
SIPTU to ballot over 80,000 public workers for strike as Irish pay talks stall
Ireland's largest trade union is launching workplace consultations ahead of strike ballots after the previous public sector pay deal expired and formal negotiations on a successor agreement have yet to begin.
