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Introduction of new Employment Permits legislation
Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English introduced the Employment Permits Bill 2022 to Dáil Éireann earlier this month. The Bill provides for the introduction of a seasonal employment permit and a revision of the labour market needs test together with a number of other changes designed to make the system more agile.
Latest changes to the employment permits system
Changes made by Statutory Instrument this month mean that certain health sector occupations have now been added to the list of jobs that are now eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit. Other immediate changes include the removal of quota limitation for certain construction roles and a quota extension of 425 Meat Processing Operatives.
Keith Nelson (innocent Ireland) Appointed Chair of Irish Beverage Council
The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), the Ibec group that represents the non-alcohol beverage industry, today announced the appointment of Keith Nelson, Country Manager, innocent Ireland, as Chair of the IBC.
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Minister signs ERO for workers in the security industry
Earlier this month Neal Richmond, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail signed an Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry. The Order for the new ERO, signed on 25 August, will commence on 4 September 2023 when approximately 16,000 workers will see their minimum rate of pay rise from €11.65 to €12.90 per hour. The order had been intended to commence in August 2022, however a legal challenge by a number of small employers in the security industry had prevented this from happening.
BioPharmaChem Ireland Launch Priorities to Government at Impact Conference in Cork
The conference brought together leading business leaders and experts from across the BioPharmaChem sector to discuss the future of the sector and launch its priorities for government.
Ireland’s financial services industry can lead on European reform
“Ireland has come a long way to emerge as a global hub for financial services, and it is now important that we continue to evolve as we face a period of heightened competition worldwide”, said Declan Bolger, Chair of Financial Services Ireland, Ibec and CEO of Irish Life Group.
Manufacturing sector forecasts wage and employee growth
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today launched the findings of their 2023 Manufacturing in Ireland report, which shows that manufacturers are cautiously more optimistic about the business environment compared to 2022.
Manufacturing sector performing strongly despite rising costs
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has today released its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges", revealing a steady confidence among manufacturers, with approximately 70% expressing a positive outlook.