Survey finds employers open to hiring ex-offenders Nearly two thirds of employers would be willing to hire an ex-offender if they were supported to do so, according to new research. Business • 02 Sep 19
Skills shortages identified in labour market - Solas Recruitment firms are struggling to fill vacancies in certain sectors as Ireland continues to experience a strengthening labour market, according to the National Skills Bulletin … Business • 12 Dec 18
Galway cinema recorded 'no income' despite public funds A Charities Regulator investigation has found that the company behind a €10 million art house cinema in Galway recorded "no income" over a ten year … Ireland • 24 May 18
Solas employee awarded €20k in age discrimination case The State's further education and training authority, Solas, has been ordered to pay €20,000 to an employee after it was found to have discriminated against … Ireland • 25 Jan 18
Strongest skills demand in construction and ICT sectors A new report reveals that the strongest demand for skills last year was seen in the construction, professional, ICT, financial and industrial sectors. Business • 06 Dec 17
Graduate recruits weak in foreign language skills A survey of employers has found high satisfaction levels with the quality of Irish graduate recruits, but it identified weakness in some areas. News • 13 May 15
Five-year strategy for further education sector The Government's further education and training body has published a strategy document to direct the development of further education in Ireland over the next five … News • 12 May 14
Delaney set to be chairman of SOLAS Education and Skills Minister Ruairí Quinn is to appoint Pat Delaney as the chairperson of SOLAS, the new state training agency. Business • 19 Sep 13
