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65% of companies increased pay rates in 2021 – Ibec

22nd October 2021

65% of companies increased basic pay this year, with an average increase of 2.8%, the latest Ibec HR Update Survey shows. The figures are higher than had been expected in the business group’s 2020 report, which Ibec said is indicative of the ongoing economic recovery. The proportion of employers awarding pay increases will be 75% […]

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65% of companies increased pay rates in 2021 – Ibec

22nd October 2021

65% of companies increased basic pay this year, with an average increase of 2.8%, the latest Ibec HR Update Survey shows. The figures are higher than had been expected in the business group’s 2020 report, which Ibec said is indicative of the ongoing economic recovery. The proportion of employers awarding pay increases will be 75% […]

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Multiple table bookings expected in new guidelines

21st October 2021

New safety guidelines for nightclubs, live events, bars and restaurants will be published today. The Taoiseach told a meeting of his party last night the guidance for venues reopening on Friday would be practical and common sense will apply. Today’s updated guidelines are expected to permit the multiple booking of tables in bars and restaurants. […]

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Multiple table bookings expected in new guidelines

21st October 2021

New safety guidelines for nightclubs, live events, bars and restaurants will be published today. The Taoiseach told a meeting of his party last night the guidance for venues reopening on Friday would be practical and common sense will apply. Today’s updated guidelines are expected to permit the multiple booking of tables in bars and restaurants. […]

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Banks lobby to link accountability laws to lifting of bonus ban

21st October 2021

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned members of the Oireachtas finance committee that planned new laws to make it easier to hold financial firm managers accountable for failings under their watch “cannot operate effectively” as long as a ban on bonuses remains in place. The comments were contained in a 15-page submission to […]

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Banks lobby to link accountability laws to lifting of bonus ban

21st October 2021

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned members of the Oireachtas finance committee that planned new laws to make it easier to hold financial firm managers accountable for failings under their watch “cannot operate effectively” as long as a ban on bonuses remains in place. The comments were contained in a 15-page submission to […]

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Health Insurance Authority proposes reduction to health insurance levy

21st October 2021

Health insurance premiums look set to decrease as a result of the Health Insurance Authority’s recommendation of a one-off cut to the health insurance levy paid by insurers. The HIA has proposed to the Minister for Health that 10% or €45 be taken off the levy on advanced products and 22% or €35 should be […]

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Health Insurance Authority proposes reduction to health insurance levy

21st October 2021

Health insurance premiums look set to decrease as a result of the Health Insurance Authority’s recommendation of a one-off cut to the health insurance levy paid by insurers. The HIA has proposed to the Minister for Health that 10% or €45 be taken off the levy on advanced products and 22% or €35 should be […]

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Most renters hope to own their own home – survey

20th October 2021

A majority of renters still hope to own their own homes, according to research by a State housing body. However, two thirds of tenants now see the cost rental model as an longer term option, according to a survey published by the Land Development Agency (LDA). The LDA will be the main provider of cost […]

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Energy, services boost euro zone inflation as expected in September

20th October 2021

More expensive energy and services boosted euro zone inflation as expected in September, data showed today, with core inflation also higher. The European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said consumer prices in the euro zone rose 0.5% month-on-month in September for a 3.4% year-on-year rise, as earlier estimated by Eurostat. While the headline number was well […]

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