2025 in Review - Workplace Relations Commission decisions A look at some of the many cases and stories from the Workplace Relations Commission during the year. Business • 30 Dec 25
2025 in Review - Workplace Relations Commission decisions A look at some of the many cases and stories from the Workplace Relations Commission during the year. Business • 30 Dec 25
TikTok 'Team Lead' loses unfair dismissal action One of 24 "Team-Leads" to be made redundant by the Irish arm of social media giant TikTok last year has lost his case for unfair dismissal after his selection for redundancy was impartial and not personal. Business • 30 Dec 25
TikTok 'Team Lead' loses unfair dismissal action One of 24 "Team-Leads" to be made redundant by the Irish arm of social media giant TikTok last year has lost his case for unfair dismissal after his selection for redundancy was impartial and not personal. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
2025 in Review - The World of Work The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and ongoing battles to retain remote working were among the employment issues that came to the fore during 2025. Business • 28 Dec 25
2025 in Review - The World of Work The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and ongoing battles to retain remote working were among the employment issues that came to the fore during 2025. Business • 28 Dec 25
Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs US tech giant Amazon said it has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company, as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds. Business • 23 Dec 25
Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs US tech giant Amazon said it has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company, as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds. Business • 23 Dec 25
Profits dip at Irish arm of Indeed to €606m this year Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of recruitment giant Indeed this year decreased by 6% to €606.83m against the background of an "uncertain economic environment". Business • 22 Dec 25
Profits dip at Irish arm of Indeed to €606m this year Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of recruitment giant Indeed this year decreased by 6% to €606.83m against the background of an "uncertain economic environment". Business • 22 Dec 25
Driving testers balloted for industrial action Driving testers at the Road Safety Authority, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, are being balloted for industrial action. Business • 19 Dec 25
Driving testers balloted for industrial action Driving testers at the Road Safety Authority, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, are being balloted for industrial action. Business • 19 Dec 25
Pay dispute resolved between Caredoc service and HSE A pay dispute between Caredoc and the HSE has been resolved this evening following mediation. Health • 18 Dec 25
Pay dispute resolved between Caredoc service and HSE A pay dispute between Caredoc and the HSE has been resolved this evening following mediation. Health • 18 Dec 25
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ex-accountant told business was 'flying' when she was cut An accountant let go after nearly 18 years working for a Dundalk arcade and bingo hall operator has said she was told to apply to the State-run social protection fund for a redundancy lump-sum despite the businessman informing her that his company was "flying". Business • 16 Dec 25
Ex-accountant told business was 'flying' when she was cut An accountant let go after nearly 18 years working for a Dundalk arcade and bingo hall operator has said she was told to apply to the State-run social protection fund for a redundancy lump-sum despite the businessman informing her that his company was "flying". Business • 16 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. 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
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
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
Go-Ahead Ireland announces 400 new jobs Public transport bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) has announced 400 new jobs across Dublin and Wicklow. Business • 12 Dec 25
Go-Ahead Ireland announces 400 new jobs Public transport bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) has announced 400 new jobs across Dublin and Wicklow. Business • 12 Dec 25
'Maximum flexibility' on AIB hybrid working, says FSU The Financial Services Union has said that "maximum flexibility" is being applied to hundreds of pre-existing hybrid working arrangements at AIB. Business • 12 Dec 25
'Maximum flexibility' on AIB hybrid working, says FSU The Financial Services Union has said that "maximum flexibility" is being applied to hundreds of pre-existing hybrid working arrangements at AIB. Business • 12 Dec 25
Health Care Assistants' ballot for industrial action Members of SIPTU who are employed by the HSE as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support, in the northwest, mid-west and south regions have begun a ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action. Business • 11 Dec 25
Health Care Assistants' ballot for industrial action Members of SIPTU who are employed by the HSE as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support, in the northwest, mid-west and south regions have begun a ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action. Business • 11 Dec 25
RxSense to open EU office in Dublin, creating 75 jobs US healthcare technology company RxSense has announced that it will open its European office in Dublin, creating 75 full-time jobs. Business • 10 Dec 25
RxSense to open EU office in Dublin, creating 75 jobs US healthcare technology company RxSense has announced that it will open its European office in Dublin, creating 75 full-time jobs. Business • 10 Dec 25
No remote work for AIB staff living in NI, working in RoI AIB staff who live in Northern Ireland but work in the Republic of Ireland have been told they cannot work from home. Business • 09 Dec 25
No remote work for AIB staff living in NI, working in RoI AIB staff who live in Northern Ireland but work in the Republic of Ireland have been told they cannot work from home. Business • 09 Dec 25
Firefighter who accused officer of bullying wins €15,000 A firefighter who accused a senior officer of bullying with snide remarks about his weight and driving ability and by allegedly instigating the removal of kit from his locker has won €15,000 for penalisation on safety grounds. Business • 09 Dec 25
Firefighter who accused officer of bullying wins €15,000 A firefighter who accused a senior officer of bullying with snide remarks about his weight and driving ability and by allegedly instigating the removal of kit from his locker has won €15,000 for penalisation on safety grounds. Business • 09 Dec 25
New workplace course to support workers with cancer A new online training course has been launched to help HR professionals and managers support employees undergoing a cancer diagnosis or treatment. Health • 09 Dec 25
New workplace course to support workers with cancer A new online training course has been launched to help HR professionals and managers support employees undergoing a cancer diagnosis or treatment. Health • 09 Dec 25
High levels of stress and burnout among teachers - report New research has found high levels of stress and burnout among teachers. Education • 09 Dec 25
High levels of stress and burnout among teachers - report New research has found high levels of stress and burnout among teachers. Education • 09 Dec 25
Dedalus Healthcare to create 100 jobs Healthcare software provider Dedalus has announced it will create 100 jobs over the next four years as part of a €10 million expansion of its Irish operations. Business • 09 Dec 25
Dedalus Healthcare to create 100 jobs Healthcare software provider Dedalus has announced it will create 100 jobs over the next four years as part of a €10 million expansion of its Irish operations. Business • 09 Dec 25
