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Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

Irish employment market seeing surge of 'job hugging'

A drop off in advertised vacancies has led to a rise of "job hugging", the trend of workers reducing their job searches and staying put in their current roles.
Business • 18 Dec 25

More work permits for meat processing and dairy sectors

The Government has announced the release of new General Employment Permit quotas for the roles of meat processing operative and dairy farm assistants.
Ireland • 18 Dec 25

Construction roles most in-demand this year - IrishJobs

Project managers were the most sought-after roles in 2025, according to new data from hiring platform IrishJobs.
Business • 17 Dec 25

Pilots withdraw strike threat at ASL Airlines

The Irish Airline Pilots' Association has withdrawn threatened strike action at cargo airline ASL Ireland.
Business • 16 Dec 25

Committee calls for 'all-of-Government approach' to AI

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence has said an immediate, coordinated, all-of-Government approach to AI is required.
Politics • 16 Dec 25

Dunnes Stores 3% pay increase 'not good enough' - union

The Mandate trade union has criticised a planned 3% pay increase for staff at Dunnes Stores, claiming it is not high enough.
Business • 16 Dec 25

ICTU calls for pay increases of up to 6% next year

ICTU has recommended unions in the private sector seek pay increases of between 4.7% and 6%, where sustainable, for 2026.
Ireland • 16 Dec 25

Pilots withdraw strike threat at ASL Airlines

The Irish Airline Pilots' Association has withdrawn threatened strike action at cargo airline ASL Ireland.
Ireland • 16 Dec 25

ASL Airlines pilots announce second day of strike action

Pilots at cargo airline ASL Ireland, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA), have announced a second day of strike action next week in a dispute over union recognition and pay.
Business • 12 Dec 25

Regulator to tackle international number scam calls

The Communications Regulator, ComReg, has announced plans to tackle scam phone calls from international numbers.
Ireland • 12 Dec 25
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