Almost 20% find retirement unaffordable until 70 - survey Almost one in five workers in Ireland say they will not be able to afford retirement until age 70, according to a new survey. Business • 13 Jan
Almost 20% find retirement unaffordable until 70 - survey Almost one in five workers in Ireland say they will not be able to afford retirement until age 70, according to a new survey. Business • 13 Jan
67% of health workers considering leaving role - report More than two-thirds of health workers are "actively" considering leaving their role, according to new research. Health • 13 Jan
67% of health workers considering leaving role - report More than two-thirds of health workers are "actively" considering leaving their role, according to new research. Health • 13 Jan
Aldi Ireland announces 2% pay rise for hourly paid staff Supermarket chain Aldi Ireland has announced a 2% increase for all paid hourly rates, with effect from 1 February. Business • 13 Jan
Aldi Ireland announces 2% pay rise for hourly paid staff Supermarket chain Aldi Ireland has announced a 2% increase for all paid hourly rates, with effect from 1 February. Business • 13 Jan
Rail watchdog issues safety notice to Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has been issued with an urgent safety advice notice after a series of near misses between trains and employees over the past three years, the Railway Accident Investigation Unit has said. Ireland • 12 Jan
Rail watchdog issues safety notice to Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has been issued with an urgent safety advice notice after a series of near misses between trains and employees over the past three years, the Railway Accident Investigation Unit has said. Ireland • 12 Jan
Ireland ranked third in European hiring index Ireland has been ranked as the third best country to hire staff in Europe according to a new study. Business • 12 Jan
Ireland ranked third in European hiring index Ireland has been ranked as the third best country to hire staff in Europe according to a new study. Business • 12 Jan
Labour Court to hear secretaries, caretakers dispute A pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers will be heard by the Labour Court today. Ireland • 12 Jan
Labour Court to hear secretaries, caretakers dispute A pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers will be heard by the Labour Court today. Ireland • 12 Jan
Jobseeker in gender bias claim over 'haircut' question A man who says he was asked if he was willing to cut his hair for a job at a local business organisation while he was out of work has accused it of discriminating against him on gender grounds in relation to access to employment. Business • 09 Jan
Jobseeker in gender bias claim over 'haircut' question A man who says he was asked if he was willing to cut his hair for a job at a local business organisation while he was out of work has accused it of discriminating against him on gender grounds in relation to access to employment. Business • 09 Jan
FTSE CEOs' pay overtakes UK salaries in less than 3 days FTSE 100 bosses will have to work less than three days of 2026 to overtake the average annual salary of a full-time UK worker, according to new research. Business • 06 Jan
FTSE CEOs' pay overtakes UK salaries in less than 3 days FTSE 100 bosses will have to work less than three days of 2026 to overtake the average annual salary of a full-time UK worker, according to new research. Business • 06 Jan
Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen to take strike action Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen, who are members of the Communications Workers' Union, will take strike action in a dispute over redundancy pay and union recognition. Business • 06 Jan
Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen to take strike action Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen, who are members of the Communications Workers' Union, will take strike action in a dispute over redundancy pay and union recognition. Business • 06 Jan
Sharp rise in work-related deaths in 2025 The Health and Safety Authority has published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024. Ireland • 05 Jan
Sharp rise in work-related deaths in 2025 The Health and Safety Authority has published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024. Ireland • 05 Jan
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 • 05 Jan
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 • 05 Jan
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
