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This is the second extension that has been granted since the Dáil voted to end referrals of jobseekers in April 2019

Opposition TDs criticise extension of JobPath scheme

Ireland • 12 Nov

In the past seven days, 9,959 people have closed their PUP claims

Number of people claiming PUP falls below 210,000

Coronavirus • 14 Sep

The survey found that many are struggling with life under Covid-19 - but returning to normal working life will not be easy

Workers feel increased anxiety due to Covid-19 - survey

Business • 02 Sep

Both parties announced the plans at Leinster House

Labour call for protection for low-paid workers

Politics • 01 Sep

The numbers receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment have fallen sharply as more businesses reopened

Numbers receiving income support down 8.7% in July

Business • 07 Aug

Wholesale and retail were among the sectors to see the greater number of workers return

4.3% fall in Pandemic Unemployment Payment numbers

Business • 04 Aug

Fidelity Investments says the new workers will be taken on and trained despite the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions

Fidelity Investments and HyperCurrent create new jobs

Business • 28 Apr

Ireland at point where 844,000 people either totally dependent on the State for all their income, or being subsidised by the State to stay in employment

Legacy of Covid-19 will long linger over labour force

Analysis and Comment • 09 Apr

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 5% in the third quarter of 2019 to 4.7% in the fourth quarter

Number of employed people rose by 3.5% last year - CSO

Business • 18 Feb

Labour's Ged Nash said he was not persuaded that a constitutional amendment would be required to give workers the right to join a union, but they would call a referendum if that was the case

Labour promises more protections for workers

Campaign Daily • 27 Jan

The CSO's Labour Force Survey is the official source of data for employment and unemployment in Ireland

Unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in third quarter - CSO

Business • 19 Nov 19

4DWI claims a four-day working week is good for businesses and workers - as well as the environment

Campaign for a four-day working week launched

Business • 26 Sep 19

The union says that many people find themselves in "precarious employment"

Many employed people 'without secured future'

Ireland • 30 Aug 19

Many of those in the 50-59 age bracket work in the health sector

More support needed for workers over 50 - report

Ireland • 07 Aug 19

Workers have vowed to continue their occupation of the shipyard

Harland and Wolff officially in administrator's hands

Ulster • 06 Aug 19

Garda Headquarters said An Garda Síochána remains fully committed to its obligations

Garda deployment to Jordan cancelled over pay dispute

Ireland • 22 Jul 19

Moneypoint power station in Co Clare has been running at reduced capacity

ESB meets with Moneypoint staff to discuss challenges

Munster • 08 Jul 19

The CSO's latest Labour Force Survey shows that employment rose by 3.7% in the first quarter of 2019

Unemployment rate revised sharply lower to 4.6% - CSO

Business • 21 May 19

Stobart Air operates Aer Lingus Regional services

Stobart Air cabin crew to ballot for industrial action

Employment • 01 Apr 19

The new arrangements will be open to spouses and partners of those already here on a Critical Skills Employment Permit

Changes to rules for spouses of work permit holders

Business • 06 Mar 19

During the trial, 2,000 unemployed Finns became the first Europeans to enjoy a guaranteed basic income

Finland's income trial boosts happiness but not jobs

Business • 08 Feb 19

Barclays is one of the companies that has expanded its operations here in the face of a potential hard Brexit

UK job-seekers look to Ireland ahead of Brexit

Business • 28 Jan 19

Members of the PNA voted by 95% in favour of the action

Psychiatric nurses vote in favour of industrial action

Employment • 17 Dec 18

SIPTU represents over half of the 12,000 workers in Section 39 bodies

Workers in HSE-funded agencies back pay equality bid

Employment • 04 Dec 18

Both the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the Psychiatric Nurses Association overwhelmingly rejected proposals from the Public Service Pay Commission aimed at addressing recruitment and retention issues

Nursing unions to meet with HSE to avert strike action

Ireland • 13 Nov 18

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