Medtech giant Medtronic is adding 200 research and development (R&D) roles at a global centre of excellence in Galway. The new jobs are part of a $30 million (€29.9 million) investment in its business, the company says. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will be on hand for the formal announcement on Friday as the company marks 40… Continue reading Medtronic announces 200 R&D roles at Galway plant
Month: July 2022
New law protects tips earned by hospitality staff
Hospitality staff will see their tips and gratuities distributed fairly under a new law passed by the Oireachtas. Employers will be prohibited from describing mandatory charges as service charges unless they are treated in the same way as tips or gratuities under the new law. The law also ensures that tips received cannot be used… Continue reading New law protects tips earned by hospitality staff
Live Register figures rise by 4.1% in June
The number of people on the Live Register increased by 4.1% to 184,600 last month, figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today show. The unadjusted Live Register total stood at 186,819 for June 2022. Approximately 52% of the total number of people on the live register in June were male, while 22.5% were… Continue reading Live Register figures rise by 4.1% in June
Job vacancy figures level out as employers exercise caution
The number of job vacancies is levelling out according to new figures released by Irishjobs.ie today. The index showed a 4% increase in vacancies during the second quarter, a slight increase from the 3% growth recorded in the first quarter. The index also revealed a 15% year-on-year growth in the number of roles available this… Continue reading Job vacancy figures level out as employers exercise caution
Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland
New roles: (top row) Sarah O’Connor, Richie McArdle, Ruth McCarth; (bottom row) Mark Connolly, Pat Power, Aidan D’Arcy. Here is a selection of people starting new roles with Wilson Hartnell, TEKenable, Fexco, Inis Offshore Wind, Accenture and Virgin Media Ireland. Sarah O’Connor has been appointed as deputy CEO with PR firm Wilson Hartnell. She… Continue reading Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland
Ten Minutes with Teigh Cunningham, quantity surveyor, Dornan Engineering
Teigh Cunningham is enjoying working in a quantity surveying role with Dornan Engineering Ltd in Cork, where his career is really gaining momentum. The company has grown rapidly in recent years, resulting in a constant stream of recruitment and opportunities for personal development and career progress. Here he answers our questions about the skills and… Continue reading Ten Minutes with Teigh Cunningham, quantity surveyor, Dornan Engineering
PM Group announces 500 jobs, posts 26% profit increase
The employee-owned PM Group, an Irish construction management company, grew its operating profits by 26% last year, taking in €43.9m in 2021. Announcing its latest financial results this week, the group reported overall revenue of €475m last year, while its net assets increased 31% to €145m. Over 1,200 people now have shares in the company,… Continue reading PM Group announces 500 jobs, posts 26% profit increase