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
US chipmaker Intel has announced that it will cut more than 15 per cent of its workforce, which numbers over 100,000, in response to disappointing quarterly financial results. The company, which has 4,900 employees in Ireland, is expected to complete the majority of the redundancy process by the end of 2024. It has also charted … Read more
A long-standing McDonald’s franchise in Dublin has changed hands after nearly 30 years of operation. The owner, who had run the popular fast-food restaurant for almost three decades, sold the business for an impressive €20 million. This sale marks the end of an era for the local McDonald’s, which had become a familiar sight in … Read more
Penneys, the popular Irish retailer, is set to open its first-ever store in County Wicklow this summer. According to RTE report, the new shop, located in Bray Central shopping centre, will welcome customers starting July 18th. Spanning 19,600 square feet, this single-floor store marks a significant milestone for Penneys, expanding its presence to 38 locations … Read more
In a bid to address the recruitment and retention crisis, the Irish government is considering providing a €2,000 incentive payment to those newly qualified teachers who take up a full-time teaching role for the forthcoming school year. The amount, however, will be paid at the end of the academic year in 2025. According to a … Read more
Supermarket chain Aldi is set to open 30 new stores in Ireland over the next five years, creating 1,000 new jobs. This expansion, which represents an investment of 400 million euros, will see new stores opening in various locations across 13 counties. The job opportunities will span across different roles, including positions in stores, warehouses, … Read more