A small firms group is calling for a more rapid tapering off of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
ISME says the income support is acting as a significant brake on return to work for many sectors, including hospitality and agriculture.
It will tell an Oireachtas Committee today that employers are struggling to recruit workers for part-time, seasonal or casual employment.
CEO of ISME, Neil McDonnell, says the belief that people will return to work when work's available isn't true:
Endeavour Awards Recognise Those Making Bray Special
The awards have been a hallmark of community recognition since 1981. Who will win tonight?
Business Leaders & Personalities Gather To Outline Temporary Alternative To Push Cliff Walk Reopening
Reopening the Bray–Greystones cliff walk could see a temporary alternative route put in place as a means by which to end its five-year closure, after plans were presented to councillors at a public meeting in Greystones last night
Beyond The Pale Pre-Sale Tickets Go Live As Wicklow's 'Boutique' Festival Reveals Headliners
Beyond the Pale festival in Wicklow, after last year’s cancellation scare, is set for June 12–14, 2026, at Glendalough Estate. Organisers, now partially managed by FUEL, have confirmed headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty, with more music, comedy, and theatre acts to be announced. The festival will also continue its charity hike, Beyond The Trail, supporting Dublin Simon Community. Pre-sale tickets start November 20, with general release the following day, priced from €219 for adults, with family discounts and instalment plans available
Relief For Coast Guard As Sod Turning Event Marks Some Movement Towards New Station In Greystones
Following years of delay and over €300,000 spent on designs and costs dating back five years ago there's some relief for those involved in the Greystones Coast Guard
Wicklow Wexford TD Says Mercosur Deal Would Signal ''Death-Knell'' For Irish Agriculture
A local TD has urged farmers to stop supporting parties who are selling out on the much derided Mercosur EU Trade deal for cheap beef. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin says ''Its like a turkey voting for Christmas!!!''
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