News Archives
Supporting Quality news articles from down the years.
2023
Irish Distillers awarded Diversity Gold Award
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Gold Award by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful...
Bus Éireann and push for gender balance
IN WHAT has been a tradition- ally male-dominated sector, Bus Éireann has been making progress in recent years to achieve greater gender balance. In 2022, the company’s first gender pay gap report, found a mean gender pay gap of -10.2% in favour of...
Putting quality and sustainability in the driving seat at Bus Éireann
THE purpose of Bus Éireann, as Ireland’s national bus company, is to connect people with whom and with what matters to them, helping to make life better for many people across our cities, towns and communities. It is now a proud member of the Supporting...
Promoting culture of safety at Dublin Port
SAFETY must be the key concern of all employers and trade unionists. Following a spate of accidents, some fatal, at ports in recent years, Dublin Port launched an initiative in a bid to maximise what Harbour Master, Michael McKenna, calls a “culture of safety” at the...
2022
Gateway to the West
Shannon Airport is the key international gateway into the West of Ireland and beyond. In a further boost to the range of services provided by the Airport a direct flight route to Orly Airport, near Paris, began on 12th September. The airport now provides...
€1000 voucher scheme could be of major benefit to workers
€1,000 voucher scheme could be of major benefit to workers RAISING the annual tax-free cap on gift vouchers given as rewards to workers from €500 to €1,000 would be of major benefit to SIPTU members, according to Me2You, the only Irish-owned and unionised gift...
Vital link between Ireland and the world
Vital link between Ireland and the world.... SUPPORTING QUALITY has welcomed Dublin Port Company (DPC) into the campaign. A State-owned commercial company, it is responsible for operating and developing Dublin Port. The first port authority was established in 1707....
Dublin Bus recruitment drive
Dublin Bus recruitment drive Ireland’s largest public transport provider, Dublin Bus, is seeking to recruit drivers, engineering operatives, heavy vehicle mechanics and dedicated workers for other roles in its fully unionised workforce. In total, the company is...
Pilgrim’s Food Masters joins Supporting Quality
Pilgrim’s Food Masters joins Supporting Quality The owner of the Denny and Galtee brands, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, has joined the Supporting Quality campaign which ensures that the finest products are produced in the best workplaces in Ireland. Pilgrim's Food Masters...
2021
Dublin Airport Becomes Carbon Neutral
Dublin Airport has been formally designated as a carbon neutral airport as part of a globally recognised environmental programme. Dublin Airport is the first airport in Ireland to achieve carbon neutral status and has done so following an extensive programme of...
2020
Tayto says Thank you
2020 has been a year like no other. There has been some incredible work put in over the past few months – both in stopping the spread of Covid-19, and in keeping our country moving during these challenging times. Tayto, Ireland’s leading crisps & snacks brand,...
New bottle for Ballygowan
Ballygowan launches new 500ml 100% fully recycled bottle to offer conscious consumers a more sustainable choice for bottled water. Ballygowan 500ml bottles are now made from 100% recycled plastic and are 100% recyclable Ballygowan is encouraging consumers to 'close...
2019
Batchelors launch Fuss-Free Fuel For School
BACK to school time can be hectic – that’s why Batchelors is on hand to provide Fuss- Free Fuel For School. Baked beans are one of life’s most versatile foods – delicious and satisfying. They are the perfect go-to meal for busy families. To support Batchelors baked...
2018
SIPTU craftspeople at work in Newbridge Silverware
In June the Newbridge Silverware factory in county Kildare opened to public tours for the first time in its history, allowing visitors an opportunity to watch dedicated workers craft fine jewellery and silverware. Production manager, Cliff English, said: “The reaction...
2016
Newbridge Silverware old skills and new markets
For more than 80 years Newbridge Silverware has been one of Ireland’s leading producers of high-end metal products. In recent months, the company has undertaken its most significant innovation since the 1990s, when it branched out from cutlery and started producing...
2014
Keeping the home fires burning
EVERY snow cloud has a silver lining for the workers at the Zip manufacturing plant in Castlebellingham, Co Louth. As Ireland’s leading producer of firelighters and fire logs, production increases as temperatures drop and people seek the comfort of an open fire. A...
Cutlery manufacturer a top drawer success
Newbridge Silverware is the only cutlery manufacturer in Ireland, and only one of two that remain in Ireland and Britain. The company was set up in 1934 with the help of Labour Party leader and local TD, William Norton, as part of a scheme to provide employment for...
2013
Britvic shows a lot of bottle in a major rebranding drive
In a significant vote of confidence in its Irish workforce, Britvic has invested in a rebranding of its iconic Club brand. Ireland’s favourite citrus drink is a proud supporter of the Supporting Quality campaign. The Club drinks range, which includes Club Orange and...
