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:
Wicklow Based UCD Professor Charged with Harassment
The academic, who lives in Bray, is also accused of illegally accessing student data on the UCD network.
Two New EV Charging Hubs Open For Wicklow Motorists
A study from Chill Insurance last year ranked Wicklow among Ireland's counties with limited EV charging infrastructure.
Adam Corcoran Guilty Of Murder Of Daena Walsh
The young mum, a Roundwood native, was fatally stabbed in a brutal attack by her partner in Co Cork, almost two years ago.
Market Process To Help Deliver DART Services To Wicklow Gets Underway
Rail chiefs are looking to push Wicklow DART transport options
Funding Applications Open for Blessington Groups That Spark Joy
Cairn Community Fund Blessington Launched: applications are open for €20,000 grant for local community groups looking to make real impact
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