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The National Minimum wage will increase to €10.10 in February, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection has announced. That represents an increase of 30 cent on the current rate of €9.80 per hour. It is estimated that over 127,000 workers would benefit from the increase. Minister Regina Doherty said the Government had decided […]
Read MoreA new survey today reveals that 25% of Irish IT decision-makers worry that their organisation is not General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. The survey, from data centre operator Equinix, found that 76% of IT decision-makers said that complying with data protection regulations is a top priority for their company’s technology strategy. 44% also said […]
Read MoreA new survey today reveals that 25% of Irish IT decision-makers worry that their organisation is not General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. The survey, from data centre operator Equinix, found that 76% of IT decision-makers said that complying with data protection regulations is a top priority for their company’s technology strategy. 44% also said […]
Read MoreAverage monthly rents across the country rose by 8.2% during the third quarter of this year. According to the latest quarterly rent index by the Residential Tenancies Board and the ESRI, the average monthly cost of rent nationally is now over €1,200. The report shows that although the average rent for Dublin is up more than 6.5% […]
Read MoreAverage monthly rents across the country rose by 8.2% during the third quarter of this year. According to the latest quarterly rent index by the Residential Tenancies Board and the ESRI, the average monthly cost of rent nationally is now over €1,200. The report shows that although the average rent for Dublin is up more than 6.5% […]
Read MoreMore chefs from outside the country will be eligible for employment permits allowing them to work in Ireland, as a result of changes announced by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys today. The move, which follows a review of labour market requirements, is aimed at addressing staff shortages in the hospitality sector. Other […]
Read MoreMore chefs from outside the country will be eligible for employment permits allowing them to work in Ireland, as a result of changes announced by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys today. The move, which follows a review of labour market requirements, is aimed at addressing staff shortages in the hospitality sector. Other […]
Read MoreManufacturers reported an improvement in business conditions during October, following four months of steady decline. The latest AIB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index has recorded growth in new orders and output, with employment also improving in the month. It marks the first improvement since May, with the headline PMI rising three points on September’s reading to […]
Read MoreNew rules to improve transparency on motor insurance pricing are coming into force. From today, the Central Bank rules will force insurance companies to provide more detail to customers when they are being sent motor insurance renewals. When a consumer receives their motor insurance renewal, their insurance company is obliged to inform them what the […]
Read MoreNew working parents will be able to take two extra weeks of paid leave from today. The leave will be available to parents of children born or adopted from today, the 1st of November and must be taken in the first year following the birth or placement of a child. The Department of Employment Affairs and […]
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