Adrian Kane
Adrian Kane is a prominent figure in the Irish labor movement, serving as a services division officer for Siptu, one of Ireland's largest trade unions. He advocates for the inclusion of social factors in public procurement processes, emphasizing the need for government contracts to support fair wages and working conditions. Recently, Kane highlighted the public's growing support for these issues, arguing that taxpayer money should be used to improve living standards and promote companies that recognize collective bargaining rights.
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Recent news mentions
Adrian Kane stated that RTÉ management will have to respect the employees' decision regarding the future of public service broadcasting.
RTÉ’s Siptu members vote overwhelmingly to reject management transformation plan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-18
Siptu spokesman Adrian Kane claimed that the FAI management has launched an attack on grassroots football.
Siptu seeks intervention of WRC after FAI informs staff of 60 redundancies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Adrian Kane, Siptu services divisional organiser, expressed concerns about the potential outsourcing of RTÉ production.
‘Outsourcing’ RTÉ shows will put licence payers’ money in private hands, committee to hear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Adrian Kane emphasized the need for public procurement budgets to be used to raise living standards and recognize unions for collective bargaining.
Most believe social factors should be considered in public procurement processes, research suggests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04