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New Savings & Investment Union will help grow Irish families’ savings and promote investment in innovation – Financial Services Ireland Chair and Irish Life CEO
The proposed EU Savings & Investment Union stands to deliver powerful benefits to the Irish economy by growing consumer savings, promoting investment in innovation, and creating material new opportunities for financial services firms located here, according to one of Ireland’s most senior financial services CEOs.
New Chair of Prepared Consumer Foods announced
Kieran Conroy, Managing Director for Nestlé Ireland has been announced as the new Chair of the Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) Council.
Irish Medtech Strategy 2026-2029
Irish Medtech Strategy 2026–2029 responds directly to emerging global trends, from the critical integration of AI to the growing demand for sustainable practices, ensuring our sector remains resilient and competitive. By empowering both indigenous start-ups and multinationals to navigate these shifts, we aim to transform patient care while driving economic prosperity.
Jurisdictional Challenge Succeeds in WRC Complaint Involving Unfair Dismissal Claim
In a recent case before the Workplace Relations Commission, an energy sector company successfully challenged the jurisdiction of the Adjudication Officer (AO) to hear an unfair dismissal complaint.
Screen Industry welcomes S.481 film tax credit Budget announcement
Audiovisual Ireland, the representative body for the screen industry within Ibec, has welcomed the new 8 per cent uplift, under the section 481 film tax credit, for feature film productions with a maximum qualifying expenditure of €20 million.
Acting up arrangements in the workplace considerations under employment law
The concept of ‘step up’ or ‘acting up’ is where employees of temporary basis take on a role with a higher responsibility. Such arrangements are common and used to, for example, cover absences, fill interim gaps or during periods of organsiation change. From an employer’s perspective, such arrangements ensure continuity in operations, facilitate talent development by providing employees with a leadership experience and are cost-effective when compared to external hiring. From an employee’s perspective, they can assist with, for example, career advancement and skill development. This article will address key considerations of such arrangements as they apply to the private sector. Organisations in the public sector should also consult departmental policies and circulars for guidance.
Financial Services Ireland
Our members are actively involved in every area of financial services. Financial Services Ireland (FSI) works with government, EU institutions and key industry stakeholders to ensure Ireland remains a competitive ecosystem that allows organisations to achieve success for their customers and clients. FSI also operates two initiatives tasked with promoting skills development in the financial services sector, the IFS Apprenticeships and Skillnet programmes.
Founder Fionn Lahart announced as new Irish Medtech Chair
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, has announced founder and CEO of LUMA Vision Fionn Lahart as the new association chair.
Sample Documents
The terms that an employer may seek to include in the contract of employment will depend on the type of contract itself, the position being offered, the norms for the sector. Covered in this section Contract of Employment, Policy on part working and sample casual hours of work clause.