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Government Pauses Expansion of Paid Sick Leave in Ireland for 2025

The Irish government has announced a postponement in the planned increase of statutory paid sick leave days for 2025. Initially, the Sick Leave Act 2022 outlined a phased approach to enhance workers’ entitlements, starting with three days in 2023, increasing to five days in 2024, seven days in 2025, and reaching ten days by 2026….

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair Summer ‘25 schedule launch – with new Madeira service and increased frequencies

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair Summer ‘25 schedule launch – with new Madeira service and increased frequencies

Wednesday 5th February 2025: Shannon Airport has today welcomed Ryanair’s announcement of a new Madeira service and increased frequencies on eight popular services to/from Shannon this summer including Alicante, Edinburgh, Faro, Kaunas, Krakow, Malaga, Porto, and Reus. Ryanair has also added extra seats to/from La Rochelle in April ahead of the highly anticipated European Rugby…

Clare County Council are giving the opportunity to apply for an Affordable Housing at Radharc Doire, Shannon

Clare County Council are giving the opportunity to apply for an Affordable Housing at Radharc Doire, Shannon

2 bedroom and 3 bedroom homes at Radharc Doire, Shannon are being made available for sale by Clare County Council under affordable dwelling purchase arrangements. This will be carried out under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated Regulations. These will generally be available only for first-time buyers who do not own a home (although…

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St. Brigid’s Day and Public Holiday Entitlements in Ireland: What Employers Need to Know 2025

Starting in 2023, Ireland introduced a new annual public holiday to celebrate St Brigid’s Day. This holiday is observed on the first Monday of February. However, if the 1st of February falls on a Friday, then that Friday becomes a public holiday instead. The St Brigid’s Day public holiday falls on Monday, Feb 3rd this…

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Adverse weather recommendations for Employers

With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are…

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Retention Strategy: Employee Retention Metrics to Track

For Adare’s last two HR Barometer Reports, talent retention has been highlighted as a top priority for Organisations. While Ireland’s labour market remains persistently tight, retention is a clear concern driving Organisations to review and redefine their strategy for retaining Employees in 2025. This article will explore why tracking specific HR metrics as part of…