Pharma giant Eli Lilly to create 150 new jobs in Limerick

Pharma giant Eli Lilly to create 150 new jobs in Limerick

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 launches recruitment drive to hire train drivers with salary reaching up to €65,000

Irish Rail launches recruitment drive to hire train drivers with salary reaching up to €65,000

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

Cardinal Health to close Tullamore plant by 2026, resulting in over 300 job losses

Cardinal Health to close Tullamore plant by 2026, resulting in over 300 job losses

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

McDonald’s plans major UK, Ireland expansion with 200 new outlets and 24,000 jobs

McDonald’s plans major UK, Ireland expansion with 200 new outlets and 24,000 jobs

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

Record female workforce participation drives Ireland’s employment rate to over 74%

Record female workforce participation drives Ireland’s employment rate to over 74%

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

Back to work blues: HSE nurses hit snags after career breaks

Back to work blues: HSE nurses hit snags after career breaks

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

Irish jobs at risk as Cisco cuts 7% of workforce to focus on AI, cybersecurity

Irish jobs at risk as Cisco cuts 7% of workforce to focus on AI, cybersecurity

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

Concerns for Irish roles as Intel announces plan to cut over 15,000 jobs

Concerns for Irish roles as Intel announces plan to cut over 15,000 jobs

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

Penneys Makes Wicklow Debut with New Bray Store

Penneys to make Wicklow Debut with New Bray Store

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

Newly qualified teachers in Ireland to receive €2,000 incentive for taking up full-time jobs

Newly qualified teachers in Ireland to receive €2,000 incentive for taking up full-time jobs

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

Aldi to Open 30 New Stores in Ireland, Creating 1,000 Jobs

Aldi to Open 30 New Stores in Ireland, Creating 1,000 Jobs

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

Ireland Opens Recruitment for Garda Reserve: Opportunities for Non-Residents

Ireland Opens Recruitment for Garda Reserve: Opportunities for Non-Residents

Ireland has begun recruiting 650 new members for the Garda Reserve, aiming to reach a total of 1,000 members by 2026, up from the current 341. This initiative offers a significant opportunity for non-residents, including Indians, to join the country’s volunteer police force, An Garda Síochána. As part of the recruitment drive, stipends for reserve … Read more

Lack of Pay Deterring Applicants for Green Jobs in Ireland

Lack of Pay Deterring Applicants for Green Jobs in Ireland

Dublin: A recent report highlights that despite a surge in green job vacancies in Ireland, low pay is deterring applicants. According to research by employment website Indeed, there has been a 93 percent increase in green jobs, but a 40 percent of employees feel these positions are poorly paid. Since 2019, the number of job … Read more

Ground Control Announces 150 New Jobs in Ireland

Ground Control Announces 150 New Jobs in Ireland

Ground Control has announced a significant expansion in Ireland, creating 150 new jobs as part of a €5 million investment. The company, which currently employs 1,100 people across the UK and Ireland, provides various services including ground maintenance, pothole filling, winter snow removal, installation of solar and EV charging points, and arboriculture. The new investment … Read more