Kirby Group Engineering is set to create 50 jobs with the opening of its new €8 million off-site manufacturing facility in Portlaoise in County Laois. The Limerick-headquarted firm operates in the life sciences, data centre, industrial, power and renewable sectors. Kirby Group, which employs over 1,800 people across Ireland, is projected to record revenue of … Read more
Around 1,000 jobs are set to be created in Ireland as medical device company Abbott is planning to launch a new manufacturing facility producing diabetes technology in Kilkenny and expand the company’s site near Donegal town. While the manufacturing facility will employ more than 800 people, the expansion of Abbott’s Donegal site will create a … Read more
Tesco Ireland has announced plans to recruit nearly 1,200 temporary staff across its Superstores and Extra stores nationwide to support the busy festive season. These roles are intended to bolster the company’s workforce to meet increased demand during the Christmas period. Following the holiday season, Tesco said that temporary employees will have the opportunity to … Read more
According to The Journal, Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its Irish operations with plans to create 550 new jobs in engineering and research & development over the next three to four years. The technology giant, which first established its presence in Ireland in 1985, will grow its workforce to more than 6,000 employees … Read more
Ireland must dramatically increase its cybersecurity workforce to safeguard its digital future, industry experts warn. Cyber Ireland, a national security cluster organization, is set to tell the Oireachtas communications committee that the country needs to double its number of cybersecurity professionals by 2030. Currently, about 8,000 people work in Ireland’s cybersecurity sector. Cyber Ireland believes … Read more
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 … Read more
Domino’s Pizza has announced plans to hire an additional 5,000 employees across the UK and Ireland in the coming months. The pizza giant, listed on the London Stock Exchange, is seeking delivery drivers, in-store staff, and pizza makers to bolster its workforce of 35,000 as it prepares for its peak trading season. The recruitment drive … Read more
Blackrock Health Group has announced plans to generate 1,000 new jobs across its Dublin and Galway facilities over the next five years. This significant growth comes as part of a €500 million investment aimed at expanding the group’s operations in Ireland. The investment will primarily focus on enhancing the Blackrock Clinic and Hermitage Clinic in … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has revealed plans for a further €927 million investment at its Raheen facility in Limerick, which will generate an additional 150 jobs. This follows a similar investment last year to establish the state-of-the-art manufacturing site. The Raheen facility is focused on producing biologic active ingredients, specifically for treatments aimed at Alzheimer’s … Read more
Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has announced a recruitment campaign to hire new train drivers and electricians across various locations nationwide. The railway operator has urged interested candidates to apply promptly as they seek to expand their workforce. The available train driver positions offer a salary that can reach up to €65,000, though the starting salary … Read more
More than 300 employees at Cardinal Health in Tullamore, Co Offaly, are set to lose their jobs following the company’s decision to close its plant by spring 2026, RTE reported. The announcement was made during a meeting with staff and union members earlier today. Operations at the Tullamore site were halted yesterday in preparation for … Read more
Fast-food company McDonald’s has announced that it is planning to open over 200 new restaurants across Ireland and the UK over the next four years. The move, which will be the largest expansion programme by the fast-food chain in more than 20 years, will create approximately 24,000 jobs. The expansion is backed by a £1 … Read more
The employment rate in Ireland has risen by almost 3 per cent to over 74 per cent, with female participation reaching a record high, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. CSO data reveals that more than 2.7 million people between the age of 15 and 65 were in employment between April and … Read more
The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland recently ended its recruitment freeze, but nurses and midwives returning from career breaks are still facing challenges. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has expressed concern over the “lack of clarity” surrounding the return-to-work process for these healthcare professionals. Some staff members have reported difficulties in resuming … Read more
Cisco Systems is planning to trim its workforce by laying off 7 per cent of its employees in the second round of jobs cut this year. The move comes as the US-based networking equipment maker has decided to shift its focus to more growing areas in technology such as artificial intelligence and cybsersecurity. It recently … Read more