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Starting a Farm Food Business - From Fork to Farm

02 Mar, 2020

In conjunction with Teagasc and Kilkenny Leader Partnership, the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny is hosting an information seminar. Hear from Food entrepreneurs who will share their experiences. Date: 04/03/2020 Time: 10.45 am - 1.00pm Venue: Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. Book Now! Tea/Coffee & Scones served on arrival. Chairperson: Matt O’Keefe, Journalist 11.15...

WIT Science Careers Day (28 February 2020)

25 Feb, 2020

The Department of Science at WIT is looking forward to the Science Careers Day, to be held at the WIT Arena on Friday, 28 February 2020. As was done last year, we will bring the "lab" and "land" sides of the house together to make one big event, enabling employers to meet final-year students from our full portfolio of science programmes, including: Agriculture Agricultural Science Food Science Applied Biology Molecular...

Minimum rates of pay

20 Aug, 2019

Generally, the amount of pay you receive for working is a matter for agreement between you and your employer. These negotiations normally occur when you receive an offer of a job. However, most employees are entitled to a minimum wage under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000. Sub-minimum rates apply to some people, such as those aged under 18 (See the ‘Rates’ section below). There are other minimum rates of pay...

Recruitment crisis

10 Apr, 2018

Ireland’s recovering horticulture sector is facing a problem it hasn’t had to deal with for over a decade: a hiring shortage. Joseph Blair of Horticulture.Jobs provides some context and shares some salient advice to frustrated employers Advertising for jobs has increased by 400% in the last 12 months. Applicants for each role have decreased by 50% across all sub-sectors. The writing is on the wall, we have an issue...

Employment rights and conditions - Annual leave (Ireland)

23 Mar, 2018

Introduction Rules Calculating annual leave How to apply Where to apply Introduction Your entitlement to annual leave or holidays from work is set out in legislation and in your contract of employment. Legislation gives various entitlements to leave from work. These include annual leave, public holidays , maternity leave , paternity leave , adoptive leave , carer's leave...

Migrant workers (Ireland)

22 Mar, 2018

Employment permits Coming to Ireland - tax and social insurance Important information for those coming to work in Ireland about tax issues of residence, domicile, double taxation, income earned prior to moving, and temporary employment in Ireland. Coming from the EU/EEA to work Details the rights of EU/EEA nationals to come to Ireland to work, and covers rights while working. In addition deals with the entitlements of Irish...

Rights of young workers (Ireland)

17 Mar, 2018

Introduction Rules How to apply Where to apply Introduction The Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996 is designed to protect the health of young workers and ensure that work carried out during school years does not put young people's education at risk. The Act sets minimum age limits for employment, rest intervals and maximum working hours and prohibits the employment of anyone under 18 on...

Business Profile – Donnybrook Landscape Co. are Recruiting Landscape and Gardening Staff

14 Mar, 2018

Donnybrook Landscape Co. have Opportunities for Landscape Maintenance Team Leaders DLCO was established in 2006 with the aim of offering a professional, reliable and affordable landscaping, garden and grounds maintenance service. Personal service, listening to the client and offering solutions from our vast experience is central to our ethos. The business has grown steadily to become a leading landscaping and maintenance company within...

Business Profile – Adrian Keane Landscaping Services Ltd Are Now Hiring

08 Mar, 2018

Adrian Keane Landscaping Services Ltd Are Now Hiring A Grounds Maintenance Operative We specialise in commercial and industrial maintenance and soft landscaping work. Our client base consists of hospital grounds, health companies, colleges, developers, private gardens, Cork Co Council, property management companies, etc. Names and contact numbers are available only on request for client confidentiality. We have been specializing in...

Business Profile – Noel Dempsey Landscaping are Seeking a Landscape Gardener

08 Mar, 2018

For over 25 years Noel Dempsey Landscaping has been involved in the design, landscaping, and maintenance of private gardens and open spaces in Dublin and its surrounding counties. Noel Dempsey graduated from UCD with an M.Agr.Sc. Degree and gained experience working in plant nurseries and landscaping before setting up Noel Dempsey Landscaping over 20 years ago. Noel Dempsey Landscaping aim is to provide a quality and professional...

Business Profile – Redlough Landscapes – Now Hiring a Contracts Manager

05 Mar, 2018

About Redlough Landscapes: Established in 1985 Redlough Landscapes provides the full range of Landscaping and green skill services both to the Commercial & private client. Over the last 25 years, we have built up a strong client base and a reputation for high-quality work, delivering results to the customer’s satisfaction. We specialize in providing client-focused solutions in #Landscape design, installation, grounds...

Business Profile – J.C. Curley Recruiting a Landscape Professional

28 Feb, 2018

J.C. Curley are Recruiting a Landscape Professional J.C. Curley Contract Garden Maintenance was originally set up in April 2005 and, in June 2008, it changed to a limited company. From 2000 to the beginning of the business, John studied for three years at Termonfeckin Horticulture College where he required a diploma. Then working for Burnett Landscapes as a crew leader for 2 years. We have worked along with catering companies for...

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