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Wave of pay rises coming: Most Irish employers plan wage hikes in 2025
Good news for Irish workers! Most companies in Ireland are planning to boost salaries next year, according to a new survey by employers group Ibec. The study, which asked 400 senior HR professionals, found that 84% of businesses intend to increase wages in 2025. Workers can expect an average pay rise of about 3.4% next
Dublin tops global cities for hiring growth in 2024, LinkedIn data reveals
Dublin has witnessed the highest upswing in hiring activity among the 50 largest metropolitan areas globally between January and June this year, according to new data from LinkedIn. The professional network’s analysis shows Dublin as the only euro zone city showing positive hiring momentum during this period. The LinkedIn Hiring Rate study compared cities such
Cork rent shock: Average monthly cost tops €2,000
Cork city renters are facing a harsh reality as average monthly rents have surpassed €2,000 for the first time. This 11.9% jump from last year has left many struggling to keep up with rising costs. The latest report from daft.ie paints a grim picture across Ireland. While Dublin’s rent increases have slowed slightly, the rest
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
July records second hottest month ever globally
Last month saw record-breaking heat across the globe, marking July 2024 as the second hottest month ever recorded. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that July 22 set a new record for the world’s hottest day, with July 23 coming in a close second. Both days surpassed the previous record set on
Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania
Dublin City Council has announced the expansion of its innovative video portal network to include Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. Originally established as a video link between Dublin and New York, this portal now allows people in Dublin to connect with residents of these two Eastern European cities in real-time. The portals provide
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace donates Rs 5 lakh for Wayanad landslide relief
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Kerala (CMDRF). The landslides, which struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala on July 30, have claimed over 300 lives. These villages, located
Meet Dr Lizy Abraham, the Indian researcher who won €556,070 grant in Ireland to revolutionise CHD diagnosis with AI
Written by Sajin Saju For Dr Lizy Abraham, securing a grant of over half a million euro is not just a moment of elation but a critical step in bringing to fruition her research exploring the power of artificial intelligence to diagnose congenital heart diseases (CHDs). “It was the result of a year-long dedicated effort,”
Kick-off time worries: Ireland-England match sparks debate
The upcoming Ireland versus England Nations League match has stirred controversy over its evening kick-off time. Set for 5pm on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, concerns have been raised about potential alcohol-fueled trouble. A former assistant garda commissioner suggests an earlier start could have prevented English fans from “getting stoked up” with alcohol before the