According to recent figures from the Central Statistics Office – the Average annual earnings for full-time employees in Ireland in 2018 was €43,397 .(This figure is the mean average and excludes overtime and bonuses) The Job Sectors with the Highest average Annual Pay(full time workers only – excluding overtime and bonuses) The Financial, insurance and […]
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Living in Ireland
Which Graduate Jobs Have the Highest Starting Salary in Ireland ?
Based on a small survey of graduate starting salaries in 2017/2018 – here are the best paying career areas in Ireland. Accountancy & Financial Management – €35,048 Engineering – €30,527 IT & Tech – €30,162 Retail & Sales – €30,150 Law – €30,000 Banking & Financial Services – €29,955 Research & Development – 429,078 Digital […]
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Ireland’s Biggest Employers
Top Ten Companies in Ireland with the largest number of global employees. 1.Johnson Controls : Headquartered in Cork, Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries with 120,000 employees worldwide. 2. Eaton Corp – Eaton is a power management company . […]
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Irish Jobs Fair in London
A Careers in Ireland Jobs Fair is taking place at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick, London on Saturday, 14 September 2019 This event is aimed at people who are interested in living and working in Ireland. The Careers in Ireland Jobs Fair will bring job seekers and those looking to change their job, who want to come […]
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Marks and Spencer Graduate Jobs in Ireland
Marks and Spencer : Graduate Training – Jobs in Ireland M&S regularly offer positions for graduates in Ireland. The 2018 applications for Retail Management in the Republic of Ireland program is currently open for positions starting in April 2018 The program consits of 9-12 months training on the job, working at the frontline of retail […]
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Wage Levels in Ireland
Wage levels in Ireland have remained fairly constant relative to pre-recession trends with little or no growth, until recently, in hourly wage rates . Figures show that in the decade up to 2008 there was average wage growth of 5.7 per cent per annum . Since 2008 wages have been broadly flat. In sectors where […]
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Most Dangerous Jobs in Ireland
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) – recently published some statistics on Health and Safety in workplaces in Ireland . Deaths at Work: There were 46 work-related fatalities reported to the HSA in 2016 (compared to 56 in 2015.) Two of the 46 deaths were members of the public. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector had […]
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Areas of Job Growth in Ireland
The jobs situation in Ireland seems to be improving in 2016 – with increased job vacancies in many sectors. There are some areas of employment in Ireland where there are shortages of certain skills and experienced staff. If you have qualifications and / or experience in these areas you will have more chance of […]
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Maximum Working Hours in Ireland
Working Hours in Ireland In Ireland – the maximum number of hours an employee should work in an average working week is 48 hours. This working week average should be calculated over a four-month period. There are some exceptions to this average period. Overtime Pay There is no obligation on employers in Ireland to […]
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Paid Leave for Family Illness in Ireland
In Ireland under the Parental Leave Acts 1998 and 2006 , if you have a family crisis you have the right to limited paid leave from work. This is known as force majeure leave. You can take such leave where, for urgent family reasons, your immediate presence is necessary because a close family member is ill […]
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