European Union agrees to boost green fuels for aviation cut emissions

New rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the European Union have been agreed by negotiators from member countries and the EU Parliament in a bid to help decarbonise the sector.     The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, said Wednesday that the deal reached by member states and the European Parliament demands that … Read more

Lidl opens new €80m distribution centre in Mullingar

Following an €80m million investment, Lidl today inaugurated its expanded distribution facility in Mullingar, County Westmeath. The facility supported 1,000 employment during construction and will now result in the establishment of 100 new, permanent jobs. The shopping centre is a component of Lidl’s €550 million, three-year development plan, which was initially announced in 2021. “The … Read more

Almost half of employees seeking a pay increase, survey shows

A new study reveals that over half of workers have recently requested or are now requesting compensation increases from their employers. According to a poll conducted by the professional accounting group ACCA, 66% of employees have requested assistance from their employers to deal with the cost-of-living problem. 73% of the companies polled indicated they were … Read more

Cryptocurrency regulations approved in EU parliament

New laws regulating bitcoin trading have received resounding support from the European Parliament. They are scheduled to go into effect in July of the next year. The new regulations aim to make crypto assets traceable in order to stop money laundering, terrorism funding, and other crimes. Major cryptocurrency service providers, who frequently leave a large … Read more

May Bank Holiday weekend supermarket opening hours for Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu and Aldi

Over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, supermarkets are likely to see opening hour modifications. Over the long weekend, it’s possible that stores could open later, which can inconvenience some customers. Use the store’s online locator to generally verify the opening hours for specific establishments. The anticipated hours of operation for a few of Ireland’s largest … Read more

Galway’s battery tech firm Xerotech to create 100 new jobs

In order to keep up with the rising demand for its technology, battery system manufacturer Xerotech wants to hire more than 100 more employees. All of the new posts will be filled by the end of the next year, according to the Galway-based company. Included in the positions are those in engineering, production, sales, marketing, … Read more

Construction workers set for pay increase

Over the upcoming months, construction industry employees can expect to see a rise in their hourly compensation.This follows the approval by Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business Neale Richmond of a Labour Court recommendation for new minimum pay and pension contribution rates for workers in the construction industry. The Sectoral Employment Order … Read more

Online bank Revolut launches joint accounts and group chat feature in new app update

Online bank Revolut has launched a new version of its app which includes joint bank accounts.  Customers will now be able to establish an additional account that will be shared by two individuals, whether they are partners, family members, or friends, with the app’s 9.0 update. Both parties must be Revolut users in order to … Read more

Accenture to cut 400 Irish jobs as part of worldwide workforce reduction

Consulting firm Accenture stated on Thursday that it would eliminate about 400 Irish jobs. According to The Irish Times, the company currently has 6,500 employees working in Ireland. Over the next 18 months, Accenture will eliminate almost 19,000 employees throughout its global workforce. The New York-listed company stated that more than half of the cuts will … Read more

Irish packaging company to create 40 jobs at new Cork facility

Fast-growing Irish packaging company Zeus plans to create 40 jobs with the opening of a new logistics facility in Watergrasshill in Cork. The 70,000 square feet facility is on course to start operations in April. The new jobs, which will be created over the next 18 months, will be focused on logistics, distribution, commercial and … Read more

Bank of Ireland announces 100 new tech jobs

100 new IT jobs have been announced by Bank of Ireland. Engineers for cloud platforms, cybersecurity experts, engineers for data infrastructure, specialised project managers, and business analysts are among the positions. The new hires will be a part of Bank of Ireland’s technology and customer solutions unit. The company claims that the larger workforce, which … Read more

Dublin Airport launches job fair with hundreds of opportunities

This weekend there will be a recruiting drive at Dublin Airport, with a variety of vacancies available. There will be two sessions for interested candidates this Friday and Saturday at the Radisson Hotel near Dublin Airport. Retail salespersons, airport search unit officers, cleaning team members, and technicians are among the positions that are highlighted. Due … Read more

Cognizant to create 320 jobs in Ireland over next three years

Professional services firm Cognizant plans to create 320 jobs in Ireland over the next three years, bringing its workforce here to 1,800. The recruitment drive is expected to begin immediately, with plans to fill 100 new positions by the end of 2023,  RTÉ reports. The new jobs will mainly be in the life sciences manufacturing space. … Read more