Recent fuel protests across Ireland created significant disruption for Employers and Employees alike. Many Organisations experienced increased levels of lateness and absence as Employees struggled to access transport or faced extended journey times. While such events are outside an Employee’s control, they present a timely reminder of the importance of having a clear, robust, and…
Shannon Chamber wishes to advise member companies and their employees that the Government that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne recently announced new targeted measures aimed at unlocking unused spaces in cities, towns and villages by converting vacant and derelict buildings and unused above the shop areas into residential homes. Grant…
Shannon Chamber has today called for a coordinated and solutions-focused national response to the ongoing disruptions impacting businesses, supply chains and regional connectivity across the country. Recognising the very real challenges currently facing enterprises and communities, the Chamber emphasised that Ireland is navigating an exceptionally complex period, shaped by global economic pressures, rising costs and…
Welcome to Adare’s April 2026 edition of their monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter: https://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletter/
The EU Pay Transparency Directive represents a significant development in employment regulation, requiring Organisations to take a more structured, transparent, and evidence-based approach to pay. Organisations will be expected to demonstrate that pay decisions are objective, consistent, and free from gender bias. For many Organisations, this will require a level of documentation, structure, and transparency…
Exporting with Confidence: Regulation, Resilience & Growth from the Southwest Dublin & Cork, 19th March 2026: The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today announces that it will host a Life Sciences Exporters Forum on Tuesday, 12th May 2026 at Fota Island Resort, Co. Cork. This is the first of two Forums which the IEA will run in…
With the implementation deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive fast approaching on 7th of June 2026, one area that Organisations should now be actively focusing on is their recruitment practices. One of the most immediate and practical changes introduced by the Directive is a prohibition on asking job applicants about their current or previous…
With the introduction of new pay transparency obligations on the horizon, many Irish Organisations are beginning to assess how their current pay structures, reporting processes and internal data systems will stand up to increased scrutiny in the years ahead. As more Organisations reach out to seek guidance from our reward experts at Adare Trusted People…
The following upcoming business missions in 2026 have been brought to our attention and may of interest to SMEs and start-ups in the healthcare, medical equipment, Digital Solutions & Semiconductors sectors. EU Business Hub @ World Health Expo 2026 Sector: Healthcare and Medical Equipment Dates: 30 Jun. – 4 Jul. 2026 Location: Osaka, Japan…
GOAL Black Tie Ball 2026 – Now Taking Bookings Bookings are now open for the GOAL Black Tie Ball 2026, taking place on Friday, 26th June at the RDS, Dublin. A highlight of the summer social calendar, the evening will bring together hundreds of supporters for a memorable night of cocktails, a gourmet dinner, live…
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