Cross-Border Workers Coalition

Brilliant piece in today's @FT from Ireland Correspondent @jude_webber on the 'double tax' issue facing ROI cross-border workers. Featuring insightful interviews with Eamon Lafferty @Seagate, @AidanOKane @AllstateNI and @Derry_Chamber CEO Paul Clancy. ft.com/content/0b5cf4…

To view the report: files.nesc.ie/nesc_reports/e…

In its comprehensive report to the Taoiseach, @NESCIreland have recommended that the Department of Finance undertake "further consideration" of the impact of the trans-border workers' tax relief for remote working. We have the political appetite for reform. Now, we need action.

Coalition Co-Chair @AidanOKane was encouraged by a meeting with @conormurphysf and @PearseDoherty today in Derry. Both committed to bilateral discussions with the UK Govt to seek urgent changes to restrictive cross-border tax rules affecting thousands of employees.

➡️Companies North and South rely on the vast talent pool from either side, with 75% of businesses in the border counties employing from the opposite jurisdiction. 👩‍💼Crucial that cross-border workforces by amending outdated ROI remote working tax policy.

.@Derry_Chamber Chief Executive Paul Clancy (@CeoDerry) speaks of the impact that outdated ROI cross-border tax rules are having upon NW employers. Pertinent that a solution is brought forward this year to give certainty and stability to border businesses North and South.

Remote hubs have an opportunity to transform working practises for thousands of Irish employees, and supporting their development is crucial. Outdated Irish tax rules must be reformed to ensure ROI cross-border workers are not left behind. @Paschald irishtimes.com/news/politics/…

Important piece in today's @IrishTimes addressing the economic & structural issues stifling progress in the North West. Crucial that we have a seamless border where thousands of border employees are able to work remotely without additional tax challenges. irishtimes.com/business/econo…

The @CommonsNIAC are currently holding an inquiry into Investment in Northern Ireland. In our written evidence, we outline why the UK & Irish Govts must collaborate to reform ROI cross-border tax rules to protect businesses and their employees. To view: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc…

We're seeing hybrid working policy become permanent, North and South. This is to be welcomed, but for ROI cross-border workers, this flexibility could be lost overnight. Urgent action required to support impacted border employees. @Paschald @simoncoveney belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/north…

🗣️"It's intolerable, unacceptable, and needs to be sorted out" 📢 @sinnfeinireland TD for Donegal @PadraigMacL details how ROI cross-border workers are facing a 'double tax' by working from home. Pragmatic reform needed by Irish Finance Minister @Paschald in the months ahead.

"People are giving up careers they’ve spent years developing." In today's @irishexaminer, Co-Chair @AidanOKane outlines the detriment that outdated ROI tax rules will have for thousands of border workers. "Now we are in No Man’s Land again", Aidan says. irishexaminer.com/business/econo…

"Now is the time for home-working flexibility to be granted to employees regardless of where they live and work" Writing in the Derry News (@DerryNow), Coalition Co-Chair Paul Quinn outlines why new remote work laws must factor ROI cross-border workers. derrynow.com/news/business/…

As An Tánaiste @LeoVaradkar prepares to introduce a new remote working Bill, urgent consideration must be given to the home-working flexibility of ROI cross-border workers. Border communities across Derry, Donegal, Newry, Dundalk, and everywhere in between have it all to gain.

We welcome Minister @simoncoveney in his response that resolving this issue will require a bilateral approach with the UK & Ireland. As the Minister works with Govt colleagues on this issue, we hope that permanent, pragmatic solutions can be brought forward as soon as possible.

Thank you Senator @emer_currie1 for raising our issue with Irish Foreign Affairs Minister @simoncoveney in the Seanad. As Senator Currie says, with restrictions lifting, ROI cross-border workers are facing a damaging "double tax" if the Govt's Covid-19 waiver is lifted.

❌While employees across ROI are set to be offered permanent hybrid working opportunities, the return of outdated tax rules means cross-border workers may lose out. 📹Watch as Eileen outlines the disruption that these pre-pandemic rules caused to her working life.

💻Remote work is here to stay. As employees across RoI are set to be granted a formal right to request home-working, the Government must not forget the thousands of border employees who may miss out. Now is the time to update outdated cross-border tax rules once-and-for-all.

"The Coalition has warned that cross-border workers face the possibility of a double tax on their income or losing the ability to work from home at all." @IrishTimes on our calls for @Paschald to grant border workers permanent home-working flexibility. irishtimes.com/business/thous…

As workplace restrictions ease, the concerns of ROI cross-border workers must be heard. The Govt has supported thousands of employees able to work remotely without facing a 'double tax'. Without action from @Paschald this waiver could now end overnight. rte.ie/news/business/…

Thank you to the @CCBSCrossBorder for your continued work on these important issues facing thousands of cross-border workers. To view the report: crossborder.ie/newsite/wp-con…

In the section entitled "Challenging existing legislation?", the report details our campaign to change outdated ROI tax legislation. Without permanent reform, @MaureenOReilly7 writes that cross-border workers may not have the same flexibility as colleagues in NI post-pandemic.

Excellent report from @CCBSCrossBorder addressing the impact of Covid legislation on cross-border workers. The pandemic has fundamentally changed how we live and work, and @MaureenOReilly7's report addresses our issue as one of the pressing policy challenges faced at present.