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'Systematic failure' of employment permit system as workers exploited but fear reporting it

'Systematic failure' of employment permit system as workers exploited but fear reporting it

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The survey found that 61 per cent of people with employment permits surveyed had experienced severe exploitation

Six in 10 employees expect to receive salary raise this year, research shows

Six in 10 employees expect to receive salary raise this year, research shows

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

People in Kilkenny are most likely to expect a salary increase (69 per cent), followed by those in Sligo (68 per cent) as well as Dublin and Limerick (65 per cent).

71% of Irish employers hire 'underqualified' staff due to recruitment cost cuts

71% of Irish employers hire 'underqualified' staff due to recruitment cost cuts

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Only half (34 per cent) of employers hiring underqualified employees are willing to invest in the training required to bring them up to scratch.