Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

Naval Service patrol vessel Fionnghuala (file photo)

Naval Service launches new recruitment campaign

The Naval Service has launched a new recruitment campaign involving interactive online videos.

Ireland • 19 Feb

Sharp slowdown in salary growth - Morgan McKinley

Salary growth has slowed sharply across the Irish labour market, with median permanent salary movement largely flat to 2%, according to a new report from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.

Business • 19 Feb

Bank of Ireland agrees 4% pay deal with unions

Bank of Ireland has agreed a proposed pay deal with the Financial Services Union, Unite and SIPTU, which recommends salary increases for staff covered under collective pay agreements of 4% linked to performance.

Business • 18 Feb

Driving testers call off planned Friday strike

A strike by driving testers, which was due to take place on Friday, has been called off.

Ireland • 18 Feb

EU investigation into Shein over sale of illegal products

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese online retail platform Shein over its addictive design and over the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material such as child-like sex dolls.

Business • 17 Feb

The study by Indeed found that 70% of workers in Ireland report using AI at work more than once per month

Ireland leads in workplace AI adoption - survey

New research from hiring platform Indeed has found that 70% of workers in Ireland report using AI at work more than once per month, the highest rate among eight surveyed countries.

Business • 17 Feb

Irish data watchdog opens probe into X over Grok images

The Data Protection Commission has announced that it has opened an inquiry into social media platform X over the use of the AI tool Grok to generate sexualised images of adults and children.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Laptop computer with blank screen, smartphone, notebook and a cup of tea on wooden table in the living room at home by the window against beautiful sunlight

Arklow best Irish town for work-life balance - report

Arklow in Co Wicklow has been ranked as the best town in Ireland for work-life balance, according to new research.

Business • 17 Feb

The issues in the dispute include underpayments and rostering agreements

Healthcare assistants in Limerick, Clare postpone strike

A 24-hour strike involving healthcare assistants (HCAs) in HSE Home Support Services in Limerick and Clare, set for tomorrow, has been suspended to allow for talks after progress was made between management and SIPTU.

Ireland • 16 Feb

Photo shows a remote work desk with laptop, smart tablet and smart phone along with a cup of tea

Calls for stronger remote working rights

The Labour Party, as well as a number of trade unions and campaign groups, have called for stronger remote working rights for employees.

Business • 16 Feb