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Never before has such a complex jobs market been witnessed in this country, says Barry Whelan, who this year celebrates 22 years of Excel Recruitment. 

Arklow Meals on Wheels has praised their generous community after receiving enough donations to add 80 bags of essentials to their annual Christmas dinner deliveries for vulnerable residents.

Residents at a downtown Windsor seniors' complex say noisy construction made life in the building practically unlivable this year, but the building's owner says the retrofits are "a little bit of pain for a better gain."

Rising energy and staff costs, as well as interest rate hikes, have hit Irish businesses hard. The upcoming raft of new government-driven employment costs, including increases in the minimum wage and statutory sick pay entitlements will be a smack in the face for the many small businesses who are already struggling with high costs.

Q I work part-time and was off sick for a few days earlier this month. My boss has never paid sick pay though I understand the Government rules around this have changed recently. However, when I queried this, my boss said that as a part-timer, I’m not entitled to any sick pay. Is that correct?