Over 16,400 employment work permits were issued last year as the need for companies to hire workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) remained strong, despite the impact of Covid-19 on business.
Figures published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment show a record 16,419 permits were issued to over 3,330 employers during 2020 – an increase of 37 permits on the previous year.
It is the highest annual total of work permits issued since online records began in 2009.
In addition, over 900 applications for permits were refused, while more than 630 applications were withdrawn.
Social media companies, meat factories and hospitals were again among the largest employers seeking permits for workers from outside the EEA, which includes EU member states as well as Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
Taoiseach informed that Debenhams workers rejected Labour Court proposal by 91%
Workers had been “shocked” and “disappointed” at the proposal for a €3m education and training fund. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 14 Jan 2021, 10:51 AM Jan 14th 2021, 10:51 AM 21,607 Views 44 Comments Debenham strikers outside the back entrance to the store in Newbridge County Kildare
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A UNION HAS WRITTEN to the Taoiseach informing him that Debenhams workers have rejected the Labour Court’s suggested dispute resolution between former workers and the British retail chain.
The proposal document brokered by the Labour Court’s Kevin Foley had suggested setting up a €3 million fund to provide ex-Debenhams workers with training, education, career guidance and business startup supports.
Temporary closure of two west Mayo post offices confirmed con-telegraph.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from con-telegraph.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Westport and Newport Post Offices temporarily closed Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 14:45
An Post has this afternoon issued a notice that Westport PO has closed temporarily due to circumstances beyond the control of An Post.
Post office services including payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection will be available at Castlebar post office.
Newport post office has also closed temporarily with customers diverted to Mulranny Post office.
An Post states that it will seek to re-open both offices as soon as possible.
A Galway TD is calling on the Government to open up the construction sector fully as Ireland is the only country in Europe where it is not fully operational. Sean Canney who is part of the Regional Group of Independent TD s says the construction sector in…