BBusiness Read More I had to retire early and I’m now paying €336 per month in tax. Can I challenge this? – The Irish TimesJuly 22, 2026 I had to retire from the HSE on the grounds of ill health. Due to the illness, I…
AArtificial intelligence Read More What effect is AI having on entry-level roles in Ireland? – The Irish TimesJuly 15, 2026 Although there is not necessarily a collapse in graduate hiring in Ireland, there is certainly a “tightening of…
BBusiness Read More Pay transparency rules could cause conflict in workplaces, say HR and law experts – The Irish TimesJuly 8, 2026 Employers need to be preparing for new pay transparency rules, despite their delay in Ireland, according to human…
BBusiness Read More Workplace trends 2026: Increase in workers ‘unfit’ to attend office, but fit to work from home – The Irish TimesJuly 1, 2026 Employers are seeing a significant rise in absenteeism, alongside an increase in sick notes certifying workers “unfit” to…
BBusiness Read More I’m ready to start a family but my job situation is really getting in the way – The Irish TimesJune 17, 2026 I’m a woman ready to start a family. I have stable housing and a stable relationship, but my…
AArtificial intelligence Read More I’m unemployed. How can I upskill for career progression, particularly in AI? – The Irish TimesJune 10, 2026 I’m unemployed at the moment after completing an 18-month contract as an administrator in a public service organisation.…
PPersonal finance Read More Cancer survivor wonders can she keep getting invalidity pension when her maternity benefit starts? – The Irish TimesJune 3, 2026 I am a post-primary teacher on sick leave recovering from breast cancer treatment. I am in receipt of…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘I was self-employed in the 1980s and I’m short for the full State pension. Should I just retire?’ – The Irish TimesMay 27, 2026 I’m turning 65 this year. I was self-employed in the 1980s for a few years so it wasn’t…
BBusiness Read More A charity made me redundant and hired someone else. Does this sound right? – The Irish TimesMay 20, 2026 I worked for a registered charity and was notified that my role was at risk of redundancy before…
BBusiness Read More ‘I am on maternity leave and considering resigning. Do I need to repay my employer?’ – The Irish TimesApril 29, 2026 I work for the Civil Service and have taken two consecutive maternity leaves. I received my full pay…
BBusiness Read More ‘I’m applying for jobs and feel I’m up against people who are overqualified. What can I do?’ – The Irish TimesApril 15, 2026 I have a degree and four years of experience working within the European and Irish political systems, I’m…
BBusiness Read More ‘I was injured during a company trip and no longer receive a salary due to absence. What rights do I have?’ – The Irish TimesApril 8, 2026 I began working for a company based outside Ireland several years ago while living abroad. I continue to…