A tax rebate scheme for hauliers, a double fuel allowance payment and a reduction in excise duty to cut fuel prices at the pumps are all expected to be agreed by the Government on Monday but the measures due to be announced on Tuesday will initially be in place for only a number of weeks. … Read more
The study by the ESRI shows that three out of every four people support action to cut income inequality, a figure that is above the European average. A total of 64pc of people believe social benefits prevent poverty, although the figure is down from 69pc in 2009. “However, apart from these positive beliefs, there are … Read more
I started paying full rate PRSI contributions from 2013 as a self-employed person when I was 56 years old. With the old rule, which set the pension age to be 67 in 2021, I would have been entitled to State pension in 2023. However, under the new ruling, I was deprived of paying PRSI in … Read more
The Irish government’s recent push for increased in-office presence among civil servants has sparked a lively debate about the optimal work environment for the modern public sector. While advocating for greater collaboration and in-person interaction, the policy has also ignited concerns about potential downsides for employee well-being and work-life balance. This shift comes amidst a … Read more
Archyde Remote Work in the Irish Civil Service: A Delicate Balance A potential conflict over remote work arrangements in Ireland’s civil service has been temporarily averted. The Department of Social Protection has agreed to open a dialog with Fórsa, the country’s largest public service trade union, to address concerns surrounding proposed changes to working-from-home policies. … Read more
Ireland Races to Prepare for Automatic Enrolment Pensions Ireland is barreling towards a major pensions overhaul with the launch of automatic enrolment (AE) set for September 2024. The new system, designed to ensure more workers have access to retirement savings, throws a substantial challenge to employers and the incoming government. The Clock Is Ticking While … Read more