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David Begg has held a number of union-related roles and was previously CEO of Concern Worldwide

Begg retires as ICTU's general secretary today

The general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, David Begg, retires today from the position he has held since 2001.

Business • 06 Mar 15

David Begg has been ICTU General Secretary since 2001

David Begg to retire as General Secretary of ICTU

General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions David Begg is to retire from his position in March.

News • 17 Sep 14

David Begg said the trade union movement is under-resourced and "anchored in inertia"

Trade union movement not fit for purpose - Begg

The General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions has said the trade union movement in this country is not fit for purpose and needs to be re-structured.

News • 07 May 14

David Begg says there has to be a negotiated settlement of the dispute over Croke Park II

Begg warns Govt, unions over Croke Park II

The General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, David Begg, has said unions who say they are not willing to accept any cuts or changes to working conditions are not being realistic.

News • 07 May 13

David Begg said it was easy to ratchet up a dispute situation and for people almost to get to the point of major conflict without realising it

Call for reason to prevail over Croke Park II deal

ICTU General Secretary David Begg has warned the Government and public service unions to let reason prevail and avoid tumbling into intense industrial conflict over the Croke Park II proposals.

News • 03 May 13

Eamon Gilmore said that the deal was by no means the end of the matter

Noonan wants leaders to fulfill bank commitments

Minister for Finance Noonan has said that the next step in addressing Ireland's banking debt burden was to push European heads of state to fulfill the commitments made last June in respect of bank recapitalisation.

News • 08 Feb 13

'Fundamental reform' of public sector pay needed

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has asked his Cabinet colleagues to engage in a fundamental restructuring of public sector pay and allowances.

News • 25 Sep 12

Communications Union votes to support treaty

The Communications Workers' Union has voted in favour of supporting the fiscal treaty in the forthcoming referendum.

News • 18 May 12

David Begg is seeking a postponement of the raising of the pension age

Pension plans should be postponed - ICTU

Irish Congress of Trade Unions General Secretary David Begg has said plans to change the State pension age should be postponed.

News • 05 Apr 12

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