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:
Gifted Stitches A Future Plan For Wicklow's World-Record Knitted Map
The woolly map of Ireland will be on show at the Craft and Design Fair at the RDS this wekend.
Have You Seen Missing Alex Kenna?
The 16-year-old is reported missing since last Monday, December 1st.
Greater Local Link Demand Drives New 183 and 895 Bus Route Services For Wicklow Users
Significant TFI Local Link improvements have been made in Wicklow, including the doubling of frequency on the Arklow-Glendalough route (Route 183) and the launch of a new connecting route (895) between Glendalough and Sallins.
Cliff Walk Committee Expanded To Include Local Representives
But who will they be?
Greystones Welcomes News Of Long-Awaited Garda Station Refurbishment
Greystones Garda Station is set for refurbishment under the Justice Sector Capital Plan 2026–2030. The works, part of a €364 million national Garda estate programme, will modernize facilities, improve working conditions, and enhance public access and safety. This upgrade is supported by a €35 million regional fund for existing stations.
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