# Jobs

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# gender balance

New rules mean top jobs in Irish civil service must go to women

When it’s between two candidates of equal merit, female candidates will be priorities.

34.2k

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Jan 15th 2017, 5:55 PM

# bricks to clicks

Amazon to create 100,000 full-time jobs in US in next 18 months

Donald Trump is claiming to have played a role in the move.

16.6k

Jan 12th 2017, 9:55 PM

# cranes in the sky

2016 was a good year for jobs, with a jump in construction roles

However, businesses have been warned to prepare for the potential consequences of Brexit.

9.3k

Jan 12th 2017, 5:23 PM

# jobs minister

Jobs Minister sees second adviser leave in two months

The minister’s policy adviser Jim McGrath is leaving his post as of 20 January.

20.8k

Jan 11th 2017, 5:25 PM

# Jobs

Unemployment rate drops to post-crash low of 7.2%

There were 157,700 unemployed people last month, a decrease of 35,500 when compared to December 2015.

14.2k

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Jan 4th 2017, 12:19 PM

# welcome to ireland

IDA boss: 'I don't believe the housing crisis has cost us any investments or jobs'

IDA boss Martin Shanahan said the rental and housing crisis in Ireland is at “pinch point”.

6.8k

Jan 4th 2017, 6:00 AM

# my turf

'Halligan is focused on his constituency but I have to ensure we deliver jobs for all of Ireland'

Halligan said he felt jobs announcements were being made in his constituency by Mitchell O’Connor, when they should be made by him.

11.1k

Jan 3rd 2017, 6:00 PM

# Jobs

Government no longer has power to promote senior gardaí as Policing Authority takes over

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald said from tomorrow the Policing Authority will assume its role to appoint senior gardaí.

10.9k

Dec 31st 2016, 4:08 PM

# Homeward Bound

Harris wants to woo Irish nurses home, but only 36 turned up on first day of recruitment drive

The HSE is hosting three open recruitment days for nurses and midwives in Dublin over the Christmas period.

21.0k

Dec 29th 2016, 6:29 PM

# tensions

John Halligan believes the government won't serve its full term

The Waterford TD believes no party wants an election any time soon.

8.4k

Dec 29th 2016, 12:30 PM

# they really love us

2016 record year for Irish tourism with 20,000 new jobs for sector

The Irish tourism industry is now worth over €8 billion.

5.4k

Dec 29th 2016, 12:00 PM

# open competition

Up to 300 civil service jobs available to school leavers and graduates

The competition includes vacancies in departments and offices all over the country.

40.6k

Dec 16th 2016, 12:55 PM

# Long-term plan

More jobs, less crime: Limerick's regeneration is working

A plan was undertaken in 2014 to improve the city socially and economically.

11.5k

Dec 9th 2016, 5:28 PM

# Jobswatch

Jobs boost for Limerick as medtech company announces 100 new posts

BD are investing €21 million to build a new research and development facility in the city.

8.2k

Dec 9th 2016, 9:12 AM

# hiring

Aldi has announced 400 new jobs as part of a major expansion

The €100 million investment will see 20 new stores.

20.2k

Dec 6th 2016, 10:13 AM

# pumpkin patch

Women told their jobs are gone 'immediately' resolve dispute after Blanchardstown store sit-in

The Pumpkin Patch company has stores in Blanchardstown and Liffey Valley.

88.4k

Dec 2nd 2016, 10:47 PM

# Acquisition

Job losses 'unavoidable' at UTV Ireland as merger with TV3 is finalised

UTV Ireland currently employs 61 permanent staff.

19.1k

Dec 1st 2016, 1:08 PM

# Professionals

Irish businesses say it will be tough to attract professionals in 2017

Many are looking abroad to fill talent gaps.

10.7k

Nov 30th 2016, 6:10 AM

# Mulhuddart

Major jobs boost for Dublin as 700 new jobs announced in IT and manufacturing

Cork firm Voxpro, LinkedIn and West Pharmaceuticals have announced the roles.

20.1k

Nov 29th 2016, 7:56 AM

# moving on up

"I felt like I had a mountain to climb": How these young Dubliners got back to work

The Career LEAP initiative sees young people receive training and work placements to boost their career prospects.

17.9k

Nov 27th 2016, 9:00 PM

Voices

Irish jobs: Unemployment is down again but we shouldn't be complacent

Brexit hasn’t had a destructive short-term impact here but there is a way to go until we have full employment, writes Victor Duggan.

223

Nov 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Do 700,000 jobs really depend on our "open access" to the EU

Richard Bruton made a big claim about this major issue, on Claire Byrne Live earlier in the week.

20.2k

Nov 20th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Brexit demand

There are over 130 new office buildings being planned for Dublin

The buildings, if completed, will total over 12 million square feet and be enough space to accommodate over 100,000 employees.

15.8k

Nov 10th 2016, 6:10 AM

# falling profits

Marks & Spencer says it's committed to Ireland amid plans to close stores

The retailer has seen a large dip in profits.

30.6k

Nov 8th 2016, 9:56 AM

# pay rise

Cleaners to get pay increases and an end to deductions for uniforms

The move will benefit almost 34,000 contract cleaners.

39.2k

Nov 5th 2016, 7:45 AM

# jumping ship

'We speak English': Companies thinking of leaving the UK are welcome in Ireland, says Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced 215 new jobs for Dublin and Waterford today.

12.7k

Nov 4th 2016, 2:03 PM

# European HQ

Fears up to 100 Yelp jobs will be lost in Dublin

The company’s co-founder said the decision to cut up to 175 jobs worldwide was not an easy one.

11.3k

Nov 3rd 2016, 8:47 AM

# Jobswatch

Good news: 150 new jobs on the way for cyber security firm in Dublin

Ireland’s biggest homegrown cyber security firm is bringing 150 new jobs to its HQ in south Dublin.

7.7k

Nov 1st 2016, 11:34 AM

# Retail

Former Clerys CEO: 'Faced with the same choice, I would still sell the store'

PJ Timmins was Clerys CEO when it went into receivership and was sold to US firm Gordon Bros in 2012.

12.3k

Oct 30th 2016, 6:45 AM

# want

These are the top 10 skills in demand by Irish employers

Demand remains high for tech skills.

51.5k

Oct 24th 2016, 6:10 AM

# a salad please

Chopped to create 120 jobs in Dublin and Kildare

The healthy fast food chain is opening six new outlets.

23.2k

Oct 21st 2016, 7:31 AM

# nice suit

Zimbabwe vendors get creative as Mugabe's job promises disappear

Three piece suits are often the order of the day.

16.7k

Oct 16th 2016, 9:30 AM

# do you have a clubcard

12 things only people who've worked in Tesco will understand

Let’s get ready to rumble!

15.3k

Oct 15th 2016, 1:00 PM

# Come Fly With Me

Aer Lingus is hiring new cabin crew in recruitment drive

Here’s what you need to apply.

18.7k

Oct 8th 2016, 6:17 PM

# kan't kope

"Over here, we will mind you": Enda Kenny invites Kim Kardashian to Ireland after robbery

He made the off-the-cuff comment at the announcement of new jobs in Carlow today.

26.7k

Oct 6th 2016, 6:42 PM

# good news

Security company to hire 85 new staff at Irish headquarters

The positions will be filled over the next 12 months.

16.2k

Oct 6th 2016, 3:00 PM

# rural broadband

Eir is hiring 100 new people to work on the rollout of rural broadband

Separately, BioPharma Engineering is creating 70 new jobs at its Dublin and Cork offices over the next three years.

16.1k

Sep 22nd 2016, 8:48 AM

# good news

A €500m investment yesterday and 300 jobs today - it's been a good week so far for Limerick

Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell-O’Connor welcomed the ‘significant announcement’.

14.2k

Sep 20th 2016, 8:37 AM

# Cork harbour

Pharmaceutical BioPark to create 500 full-time jobs and 800 construction jobs in Cork

The site will feature Europe’s first eco-friendly prefab ‘KUBio’ facility, which allow Co2 emissions to be reduced by 75%, and water and energy use by around 80%.

17.2k

Sep 19th 2016, 8:20 AM

# Investment

Vast majority of IDA jobs in Dublin and Cork as rural counties fall behind

Newly-released figures show the vast amount of IDA-supported jobs are created in Dublin.

7.6k

Sep 19th 2016, 6:00 AM