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:
SME'S Thrive In Wicklow.
New research has revealed that Wicklow is the best county in Ireland for small and medium sized enterprises.
Taoiseach launches 46 new social rented homes at The Rectory in Blessington.
Taoiseach Simon Harris Launches 46 New Homes with Co-operative Housing Ireland
Up to 100 new speed cameras have been announced.
A 9 million euro investment has been given to an Garda Síochána to improve traffic law enforcement.
Call for Bike Lockers at Wicklow Train Stations after reports of theft.
A call for ring-fenced bike lockers at Commuter Train Stations in Wicklow has been made to ensure the safety and well-being of cyclists and scooter riders in the area.
Harris will call an Election on his own good time.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris says it's his prerogative to call a General Election but he won't be proving running commentary on it.
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