News - employment
Government under fire for voting against minimum wage bill
It would have abolished pay rates for young workers that are below the €13.50 an hour minimum wage.
Dec 18, 2025 17:15
Minister says local business sector in good shape ahead of Budget 2026
Local Minister Peter Burke was speaking ahead of Budget 2026 which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday.
Oct 4, 2025 10:25
Over 200 people in Shannonside region had Jobseekers' benefit cut last year
Reduced rates were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to co-operate with the Department of Social Protection, in trying to help them get jobs.
Mar 25, 2025 13:03
Jobs boost could be on the way for south Leitrim town
Fine Gael councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn says she would like to see more industry and employment.
May 24, 2024 13:24
Over 4,500 people working in the construction industry locally
New figures from the CSO break down the number and type of industry's active in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2023 11:31
2,000 jobs taken up by locally based Ukrainian refugees in last three months
3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.
Jun 23, 2023 12:53
Irish immigration system broken according to Sinn Fein TD
Deputy Kenny believes a new system is needed for checking and upskilling new arrivals for the workforce
Feb 3, 2023 14:23
Decrease in number of people unemployed in Shannonside region last month
The region saw a decrease in the number of people on the Liev Register in between August and September.
Oct 10, 2022 13:03
Job creation is priority for new Roscommon Cathaoirleach
The Annual General Meeting of Roscommon County Council took place yesterday afternoon
Jun 28, 2022 07:25
Leitrim firm to create 300 new jobs
125 people are currently employed by Cora Systems in Carrick-On-Shannon and in Bedford in the UK and Atlanta in the US.
May 24, 2022 07:14
TUS to play major role in developing the region - University President
The University is working with local industry.
Dec 16, 2021 17:59
Local graduates key to future development says Athlone tech company
Sidero which is based in Monksland, is to invest over four million euro in cloud and software development.
Nov 9, 2021 13:48
Local communities may suffer if employment services are privatised
Some local employment services have been in existence since the 1990's.
Nov 8, 2021 11:14
IDA to deliver special site to attract business to Longford by 2024
The Industrial Development Authority currently supports over 1100 jobs in Co Longford
Sep 9, 2021 08:13Shannonside Newsletter
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