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:
LPT Reforms Will Boost Wicklow County Council Funds By €4.5 Million
Local property tax will be funneled into locally projects and services.
Water Utility Warns Of Critically Low Supply In Greater Dublin Area
Wastewater Treatments Stretching Capacity So Resources For New Houses Is Limited
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses to Serious Traffic Collision on the N81 near Blessington
Witness Appeal - Serious Injury Road Traffic Collision, N81, Co. Wicklow - 29th June 2025
Arklow To Stage Public Meeting On The Plight Of Wicklow Women Impacted By Endometriosis
Following several public meetings driven by Senator Maria McCormack, Wicklow women will share their stories of living with endometriosis at a public meeting in Arklow
Wicklow Music Students to Benefit from Education Grants
The funding is music to ears of three local music groups in Bray, Aughrim and Avoca.
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