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10 January 2018


National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme Launched                                                                 
<ul>
 	<li>Over 100 places for aspiring chefs in seven colleges nationwide</li>
 	<li>Earn and learn programme over 2 years</li>
</ul>



(Picture shows from left Darren Brady, Commis Chef Apprentice, the Redbank, Terry McCoy, proprietor, the Redbank, Agnieszka Niedzielak, Commis Chef apprentice, Jurys Inn Christchurch and Darina Brennan, Executive Chef, Dalata Hotel Group; at the launch of the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme. Pic: Naoise Culhane)

January 2018:  Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, TD, has launched an industry-led National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme that will provide young aspiring chefs across Ireland with a two–year formal education and training programme to begin their careers as professional chefs. The programme, the only one of its kind in the country, is supported by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI), Euro-toques Ireland, Catering Management Association of Ireland (CMAI), Fáilte Ireland, SOLAS, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and Institutes of Technology (IOTs). Over 110 places will be available initially and to people aged over 16 years, existing kitchen staff and anyone else who wishes to gain an internationally recognised qualification.

Launching the apprenticeship programme, Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, TD, said, “I am delighted to launch the new Commis Chef Apprenticeship. This new national apprenticeship offers a welcome pathway to a career in the hospitality sector, where apprentices will learn critical skills to succeed in their field. One of the greatest casualties of the recession were apprenticeships. Registrations collapsed and fell by over 80% during the period. I am keen during my time as Minister to now, not only reverse this trend and rebuild traditional pathways but to significantly expand apprenticeships into new industries. I believe that expanding the range of pathways available to people to achieve their career goals is key to fulfilling our ambition to be the best in Europe by 2026. This Government is committed to more than doubling the number of new apprentices registered to 9,000 by 2020 and expanding further into new areas. Budget 2018 allocated €122m to apprenticeship training, an increase of almost 24% to deliver on this goal.”

Pat O&#39;Doherty, Chair of the Apprenticeship Council and ESB Chief Executive, said: “The Commis Chef programme is an important addition to the growing number of apprenticeship opportunities that will be available in Ireland. It is an excellent example of how the continued expansion of the apprenticeship system can help address ongoing and future skills needs, enabling young people to optimise their potential while creating a highly skilled workforce that, in turn, will help contribute to the continuous improvement of standards.”

The programme was launched at a reception in Dublin, which was attended by representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as the seven Education and Training Boards involved in delivering the educational aspects of the programme. Mr Tim Fenn, Chair of the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Consortium Steering Group and Chief Executive, Irish Hotels Federation, said, “Professionally trained chefs with a passion for their work are incredibly important to the success of Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry which relies heavily on the consistent delivery of a quality product. This programme will help add to the existing pool of culinary talent in Ireland’s hospitality industry, while also nurturing the budding chefs of the future.”

Mr Fenn added: “One of the key features of the programme is the “earn and learn” opportunity it offers. This enables young people, who may not necessarily want to commit to a full time college course, to gain an internationally recognised qualification, while getting valuable on the job experience. We would urge anyone considering a career as a commis chef or hotels and restaurants interested in mentoring to find out more about this programme by visiting <a href="http://www.apprenticeship.ie">www.apprenticeship.ie</a>.”

President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, Liam Edwards said “we are delighted to support this fantastic initiative, which will no doubt be a huge support in attracting apprentices into our growing sector over the coming years.”

Fáilte Ireland’s Director of Commercial Development, Paul Keeley today emphasised: “A career in hospitality can be a passport to a world of opportunities and we in Fáilte Ireland have been very happy to work with our industry partners and Solas to develop this practical and effective learning option. As tourism goes from strength to strength, we will need more and more skilled workers and it is very encouraging to see all the relevant actors in the sector coming together to introduce important interventions like this.”

The structured two-year education and training programme incorporates periods of off-the-job knowledge and skills development in a college or centre with work-based knowledge and skills development in an approved hotel or restaurant kitchen. Apprentices will develop the theory, science and culinary skills in a college or education and training centre and put these skills into practice under the mentorship of qualified and experienced chefs in the kitchens of SOLAS approved hotels and restaurants.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, newly qualified Commis Chefs will receive a QQI Level 6 Major Award - Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts. They will also be eligible to progress to the Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at QQI level 7.

The programme will be delivered from seven Education and Training Boards (ETBs) with up to 16 places available on each course:
<ul>
 	<li>Cavan: Cavan/Monaghan ETB, Cavan Institute, Cathedral Road, Cavan.</li>
 	<li>Cork: Cork ETB, Westside Centre, Model Farm Road, Bishopstown, Cork City.</li>
 	<li>Dublin: Crumlin College of Further Education, Crumlin Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin 12.</li>
 	<li>Dublin: Colaiste Ide College of Further Education, Finglas West, Dublin 11.</li>
 	<li>Galway: Galway/Roscommon ETB, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway.</li>
 	<li>Kerry: Kerry ETB, Kerry College of Further Education, Tralee.</li>
 	<li>Limerick: Limerick ETB, Hospitality Education &amp; Training Centre, Limerick City.</li>
</ul>
Irish tourism sector at a glance 

Tourism industry as a whole now supports approximately 230,000 jobs - equivalent to 11% of total employment in Ireland with almost 60,000 of these jobs created since 2011.

Source;  http://www.regionalskills.ie/Regions/dublin/News/National-Commis-Chef-Apprenticeship-Programme-Launched-.html

National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme Launched

Aircraft maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace has created more than 100 full-time engineering and support positions in the capital.

Dublin Aerospace has revealed that it intends to take on 102 new employees over the next three years.

The intention was expressed at a media event at Dublin Airport today, where the firm also expressed its aim to double its turnover by 2023.

At the event, Michael Tyrrell, CEO explained that the 48 hires have already been recruited this quarter “with a variety of skill sets including aircraft engineers, avionics technicians, structures &amp; composite technicians , painters and aircraft operatives.”

Graduates of the Dublin Aerospace apprenticeship &amp; trainee programmes accepted 17 of these positions. The company offers five different programmes in conjunction with SOLAS, the agency formerly known as FÁS, and intends to take on approximatively 35 additional employees through these programmes.

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An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD welcomed the development, and said: “It is testament to the vision of the team and the company’s highly skilled and dedicated staff that Dublin Aerospace is growing so confidently.”

“The aviation sector is extremely important for Ireland, contributing more than €4 billion to the economy and my department, through Enterprise Ireland, continue to support Dublin Aerospace’stellar growth.”

In 2009, SR Technics’s Dublin operation closed its doors, and with it cut more than 1,000 jobs. Dublin Aerospace was founded around that time by former Ryanair executive Conor McCarthy, who bought most of SR Technics’s assets and set up shop at the former SR Technics site.

The facility is now 20,000 square metres in size and stretches over Hangars 1, 4 and 5 at Dublin Airport. It can handle approximately 70 aircrafts per annum.

The maintenace, repairs and overhauls service provider primarily focuses on landing gear services, aircraft overhaul and maintenance of auxillary power units (APUs).

Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise Ireland CEO, said of the news: “Dublin Aerospace is a very important service provider to the global aviation industry. Having its base at Dublin Airport is of critical importance, servicing its international client base and delivering high value jobs to Ireland.”

Source: by Eva Shor - https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/dubline-aerospace-jobs

Dublin Aerospace announces more than 100 new hires

The Galway-founded company is looking for 400 new staff.
FAST-FOOD CHAIN SUPERMAC’S has announced plans to open six new outlets by the middle of this year with a further three branches in the planning process.

The company – which currently employs more than 2,700 people – said it hopes to recruit 400 new staff as a result of the expansion.

Most of the new outlets will be located in Cork, with branches due to open in Ballyvollane, Glanmire and Bandon Road in Cork City.

New Supermac’s stores are also set to open in Balbriggan, Naas and Donegal Town, which will bring the total number of outlets nationwide to 114.

The firm has also submitted plans to open new units in Waterford and Letterkenny. A Barack Obama Plaza-style development in Longford Town is also in the planning pipeline.

Commenting on today’s jobs announcement, Supermac’s managing director Pat McDonagh said the company is looking for workers to take up roles as store managers, assistant managers and catering assistants.

“Some of the stores that are scheduled to open will be franchised operations and we are looking for people that want a career; people that will stay with us and develop with us,” he said.


Four decades

Supermac’s was founded 40 years ago this year, with the first branch opening in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. The company also operates the Papa John’s Pizza and SuperSubs brands within a number of its outlets.

The business is owned by Pat McDonagh and his wife, Una. In addition to Supermac’s, McDonagh owns a number of motorway petrol stations including the Barack Obama Plaza in Monegall, Co Offaly.

He also has a stake in several hotels, including Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick, Loughrea Hotel &amp; Spa in Galway and the Charleville Park Hotel in Cork.

According to Supermac’s most recent set of accounts, its <a href="https://fora.ie/supermacs-sales-profits-3724802-Nov2017/">2016 sales increased by more than €20 million</a> to €136 million. It recorded a profit of €13 million for the year, a €1.4 million increase on 2015′s figure.

Despite its success in Ireland, the company’s growth plans for mainland Europe and Australia have been slowed down by American fast-food colossus McDonald’s.

The US company filed a 41-page complaint with the EU’s Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market about Supermac’s pending bid for a Europe-wide trademark.

In its decision, the EU unit partially upheld McDonald’s complaint and rejected Supermac’s trademark application.

Source: <a href="http://www.thejournal.ie/supermacs-new-stores-2-3815059-Jan2018/?utm_source=shortlink">http://www.thejournal.ie/supermacs-new-stores-2-3815059-Jan2018/?utm_source=shortlink</a>

Supermac's new outlets

Landing your dream job requires proper research, preparation and determination, but thanks to modern technology and websites such as www.jobalert.ie the task of sourcing vacant positions has become a lot easier. You can sign up for job alert notifications and very soon opportunities will come looking for you.

Once you have identified a suitable position, you must then fully examine the job specification and tailor your CV and Cover Letter to highlight the qualifications, experience and competencies you have that demonstrate why you are the best person for the job. Impressing your potential future employer starts here and hopefully you can bag an interview.

If a full job specification is not available you may want to request one or research similar positions that have full job specifications outlined. This will help when you are trying to find key words and descriptions of competencies required to sell yourself appropriately.

If you need advice on CV &amp; Cover Letter preparation download our templates that are available in the sidebar menu.

Land That Dream Job

Centre Parc, Longford recruitment Updates;


2018- Recruitment of Management
Oct 2018- Jobs Info Event in Longford
Jan-may 2019- New Managers will undertake training in UK
March-May 2019- Major Recruitment Drive
June 2019- Dept Training Commences followed by opening in July 2019.

Types of Roles;

Watersports Instructors

Spa Therapists

PR professionals

Restaurant Managers

And so many more opportunities.

 


About Center Parcs
A short break at Center Parcs allows families to create their own experience, where they are free to do as much or as little as they like. In summer 2019, they are bringing unique and unrivaled family short breaks to Longford Forest in The Midlands.

The new Center Parcs Resort will welcome 2,500 guests each year, providing the very best facilities and activities. To transform their vision into a reality, they&#39;re looking for an incredible, unstoppable team of more than 1,000 people. If you&#39;re passionate about delivering excellent service and wowing their guests, take a look a the roles available and get in touch. Don&#39;t forget to register for job alerts so you never miss an opportunity.  You can register your interest now on <a href="http://www.centerparcs.ie/">www.centerparcs.ie</a> to get updates.

Timeline/Updates courtesy of: Longford VTOS <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vtoscourse/">https://www.facebook.com/vtoscourse/</a>

Big forest, huge opportunity - Center Parc Careers Update

The soft drink company says 43 of the jobs will move to Ballina, with some employees at the concentrate manufacturing site having the option to transfer.



Production at the Athy site is due to wind down from September, with the full closure due by December next year.



The General Manager of Athy International Concentrates, Manqoba Khumalo said: “It is with regret that we are announcing the proposedclosure of the Coca-Cola plant in Athy. The site has been in operation for 45 years, with Coca-Cola acquiring the plant in 2000. Over that time, employees have made a very valuable contribution to Coca-Cola’s international business.

“If the transfer goes ahead and the Athy plant closes, in addition to a redundancy package, the Company will be providing supports including: financial advice, job search and re-training for the employees affected. We also have enjoyed an extremely positive relationship with the local community and we will continue to engage with them on community initiatives that will benefit the town for the long term.”

SOURCE; https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/coca-cola-to-close-kildare-plant-with-the-loss-of-82-jobs-840544.html

Coca-Cola to close Kildare plant with the loss of 82 jobs

An open casting call for <a href="https://www.tipperarystar.ie/">local</a> actors for a new RTE <a href="https://www.tipperarystar.ie/section/400/what-s-on">short film</a> takes place in <a href="https://www.tipperarystar.ie/section/630/thurles">Thurles</a> later this month.

Written by local writer Matthew Roche, &#39;Out&#39; is the story of a young man who feels trapped by his home situation and desperate to escape the place he grew up in, makes a terrible decision.

While the location is yet to be confirmed, the Tipperary Star understands that the film will be shot on location in Thurles.

The title roles call for a male aged between 18 to 30 and a female lead aged between 40 and 50. The film will also require a number of supporting characters including a male and female in their 60&#39;s to play a couple, and a male aged between 30 to 40. There will also be a number of roles for extras.

The film will premiere as part of RTÉ’s ‘Storyland’ series and will be directed by Steve Kenny.

Auditions will take place on Monday, May 7 at The McEvoy Suite in the Anner Hotel from 10am to 3pm and time slots will be allocated to each actor. All lead roles will be paid.

For more information or to book an audition please send a copy of your acting CV and headshot to dramacasting101@gmail.com

Daryl (18)
Daryl is smart, did well at school, and has a select group of close friends. He’s a man of few words. He had to drop out of college and return home to his small town to help his mother take care of his severely disabled brother. He works as trainee painter &amp; decorator for some extra money, but he hates it. Daryl is desperate to leave his small-town life behind but feels trapped by circumstance.

Edel (40&#39;s)
Edel is a single mother of two now-adult children. Nearly all her time and energy goes into taking care of her eldest son, James who is severely mentally and physically disabled. She leads a stressful existence and although she’s often overwhelmed, she rarely complains. Sometimes Edel forgets she even has another son in Daryl and not a live-in carer.

Eoghan (27)
To call Eoghan &quot;a maneen&quot; would be an understatement. He’s fun to be around at times but often acts without thinking. Eoghan dropped out of school after his junior cert &amp; found himself a trade but now he makes his money in &#39;other ways&#39;. He lives in an old caravan in the back garden of his elderly parent&#39;s home and unlike Daryl, he loves his life in the small town where he’s from. Eoghan is Edel&#39;s younger brother and Daryl and James&#39;s uncle

James (23)
James has been mentally and physically disabled since birth. He is confined to a wheelchair and is totally dependent on his mother and younger brother.
*Note: We are looking for an actor with a background in physical performance for this role.*

Kevin (40&#39;s)
Owns a painting and decorating business and has a small team of workers. Has a ‘Time is money’ mentality and believes that he must keep his employees on a tight leash to get the best results. He’s a straight-forward guy who values his loyal clients.

Ritchie (30&#39;s)
Has a chip on his shoulder and takes it out on those around him who he views as weaker than him. But he&#39;s excellent at his job when he puts his mind to it.

Bourke (50+)
Owns a small local shop. He’s sick and tired of having his small business broken in to so he decides to take matters into his own hands.

Grandparents (60+)
Daryl&#39;s grandparents, Eoghan&#39;s parents. Retired. Modest type. Understated.

Source: https://www.tipperarystar.ie/news/what-s-on/310851/tipperary-actors-wanted-for-new-rte-storyland-series.html

Tipperary actors wanted for new RTE ‘Storyland’ series

As soon as you apply for a position you should start researching the company just in case you are called for interview at short notice. You should take down notes and important details, particularly ones that directly relate to your role.

Once an interview is confirmed you can further research industry trends and if required research your interviewers on LinkedIn, this is particularly useful when applying for more senior level positions. It might also be useful to check LinkedIn to see if you already have contacts within the organisation, they may be able to help you prepare more thoroughly or at least advise you on what to expect.

It is important to check out exactly where the interview venue is located to allow enough time to get there early. Some positions require more preparation than others, for example you may be requested to prepare a presentation.

No matter what position you are applying for it will help reduce stress levels if you check everything and prepare your clothes the day before.

Interview Prep

Free Basic First Aid class
A Basic Life Support training course takes place on Saturday, 21st April in the Courthouse, Cavan Town from 10am to 12.30pm.



Published on: 10 Apr 2018




This course is run for free by a group of volunteers from the Health Service. There is no fee for this course but places must be booked in advance. To book, phone 049 437 6401 or email Linda at at <a href="mailto:linda.ratcliffe@hse.ie">linda.ratcliffe@hse.ie</a> or Phone 049 437 6401. This is a (Voluntary) hospital outreach initiative for the local communities and nonmedical professionals.

Free Basic First Aid class - Cavan Town

You should always arrive at an interview around 15 minutes before. Not only does it go down well with the employer, but it gives you time to catch your breath, calm yourself down, focus your mind and if you like you can have a glance over your notes as you wait to be called.

Make sure you block off enough time so that you are not in a hurry back to work, you cannot rush your potential future employer. Where possible you should take the day off to focus on getting this new job.
It’s no harm to bring a few extra copies of your CV, just in case there are extra people at the interview. Bring details of your referees including their phone numbers and email addresses. It’s important that you have asked for their permission.

Switch off you phone before you enter the building. Greet the receptionist, security and anyone else you meet in a professional and friendly manner. You’d be surprised how many times a receptionist is asked what she thought about the candidates that came in. Don’t be afraid to ask to use the bathroom on your arrival, particularly if it’s a windy or wet day, you can comb your hair and feel confident that you still look in tact!

When your meet your interviewers, give them a smile and a strong handshake. Let them lead the interview. You should listen intently throughout the interview and answer clearly when it’s your turn to respond. Don’t be afraid to give yourself time to think before speaking, it’s more important that you absorb the question and give a response that is appropriate. Be aware that if you are nervous you may speak more quickly than normal, so slow yourself down a little. Be mindful that it can look rude to interrupt interviewers.

Maintain eye contact, if there are a few interviewers in the room be sure to make make eye contact with them all from time to time. Of course if one asks a question you will automatically engage with them on your response. Looking from one person to another shows that you’re capable of engaging well with people and not fearful. Try not to fidget too much.

You need to show a genuine interest in the industry you are applying for. To do this, you could discuss topical news about factors that are affecting the industry or if you have an interest in the industry outside of work (e.g. through a blog or additional studies), make sure you bring this up in your conversation to further impress recruiters or employers.

Bring a notebook with some questions you have about the company and the role. Always make sure you ask at least two questions at the end of an interview. This also makes you look interested in the company and the specific role up for grabs.

Any questions you ask should be well considered and must show that you have a genuine interest in the role. Do not ask questions about the company or role that are already on their Website or in the Job Spec, you need to demonstrate that you have already studied these. If you know the business has just launched a new product, you can show you’ve done your research by asking them how it is going for them?

You might also ask for additional information about the role that has not already been covered in the interview for example. Size of the team you will be working with, what targets will be set for you (if appropriate). Whatever questions you ask just make sure they make sense.

Some very brave interviewees might ask straight out at the end of an interview “do you think I am what you are looking for?” Brave but if you feel it’s appropriate there’s no harm in asking. At the end thank your interviewers for taking the time to see you. Tell them that you are looking forward to hearing from them. Shake their hands and wait to be escorted out.

Nailing the Interview

LinkedIn has launched a pilot programme aimed at helping people return to the workplace.






The initiative will initially create 10 jobs at LinkedIn’s EMEA headquarters in Dublin across a number of areas including sales, global customer operations and talent acquisition.




The professional network site chose Dublin to launch the programme – Returnin – which will focus on assisting people who have taken a career break to look after children, or care for family members, in returning to work.

Under the programme, LinkedIn will offer returning professionals additional training, an extended on-boarding period, and the provision of ongoing mentoring to ensure that participants make a seamless transition back into the workforce.




When asked if the initiative was something that the Government should be carrying out, Sharon McCooey, head of LinkedIn in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that the initiative was a talent programme, rather than a corporate social responsibility undertaking.




“This is a talent programme, I see a pool of talent out there that don’t know how to get back into the workplace and I really see this as a way of developing talent,” Ms McCooey said.

While the programme has just commenced, Ms McCooey said that she “definitely” sees it being extended to people who have taken career breaks for reasons other than to act as carers.




The most recent data from the Central Statistics Office shows that there are just over 195,000 carers in Ireland, with female carers compromising over 60pc of the total.


Original Source of Article;  www.independent.ie


To Search Jobs at linkedin check out: www.linkedin.com

Multiple Jobs At LinkedIn For People who took Career Break

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018 18:47

 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Ireland will have to hire about 1,000 new customs and veterinary inspectors by 2021 to prepare our ports and airports for Brexit.

Speaking after a Cabinet meeting at Derrynane in Co Kerry, he said that &quot;with growing uncertainty&quot; over whether British Prime Minister Theresa May will get a withdrawal agreement through Westminster, Ireland needs to &quot;up our preparations when it comes to Brexit.&quot;

He said this includes preparing Irish ports and airports for a change in the rules of trade wast-west between Britain and Ireland in January 2021.

&quot;That involves preparing for and hiring veterinary inspectors to carry out sanitary checks on agricultural products and plant-based products coming in from Britain and also customs inspectors,&quot; he said.

&quot;We estimate we will have to hire about 1,000 customs and veterinary inspectors to prepare our ports and airports for Brexit.&quot;

He added: &quot;In the unlikely event of a no-deal Brexit next March, of course it will not be possible to have 1,000 people in place for then but we will make contingency arrangements in the event that might arise.&quot;

However, he said that the main scenario the Government is preparing for is one in which agreement is reached at October’s Brexit summit.

He added that the Government was also preparing for a situation where &quot;there is a transition period running until the end of 2020, and there is a backstop assuring us that there will be no hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.&quot;

&quot;That&#39;s the central case that we are planning for. But of course behind that we have to prepare for other scenarios like a no deal Brexit,&quot; he added.

The Government has also increased resources for Irish diplomats overseas and for Bord Bia to open up new markets around the world for Irish farmers, he said.

Mr Varadkar said €450 million has been set aside for low-interest loans for businesses and the agri-food sector to allow them be prepared for Brexit.

It is understoof the Cabinet discussed Brexit for more than two hours at the meeting in Co Kerry.

 

<a href="https://www.rte.ie/author/822896-conor-mcmorrow/">By Conor McMorrow</a>

Reporter, RTÉ Political Staff

Source of Article;  https://www.rte.ie/news/brexit/2018/0718/979422-cabinet-to-discuss-preparations-for-hard-brexit/

1,000 new customs and veterinary inspectors to be hired

The Minimum Wage in Ireland was increased on January 1st 2018.

The new minimum wage is €9.55 an hour (was €9.25)

The Low Pay Commission recommended in June 2017 ,  that the National Minimum Wage for an experienced adult worker should increase to  €9.55 per hour. (The increase was only supported by six of the nine Commission members.)

This  change to the minimum wage works out as an increase of 3.2%  on the current rate of €9.25 per hour.

The minimum wage for an experienced adult worker has increased by  10.5% since 2015 – when the minimum wage was €8.65 per hour.
It is estimated that about 10% of employees in Ireland are on the minimum wage (about 155,000 people)

See the <a href="http://www.moneyguideireland.com/minimum-wage-ireland-2017.html">Minimum Wage Rates for 2017 here</a>

These are the rates of the Minimum Wage that apply from January 2018
<ul>
 	<li>Experienced adult worker €9.55 per hour</li>
 	<li>Over 19 and less than 2 years since first job  €8.60 per hour.</li>
 	<li>Over 18 and less than 1 years since began first  job  €7.64   per hour.</li>
 	<li>Aged under 18   €6.69 per hour</li>
</ul>
(An experienced adult worker –  for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage Act –  is an employee who has an employment of any kind in any 2 years over the age of 18.)

For example:  A 19 year old gets his first job on June 1st 2018 – he is entitled to €7.64 an hour. He won’t be entitled to €8.60 an hour until June 1st 2019 – the first anniversary of his first job. He won’t be entitled to €9.55 an hour until June 1st 2020 – the second anniversary of his first job.  It doesn’t matter how long he worked in each job or if there were gaps in employment.

Source: <a href="http://www.moneyguideireland.com">http://www.moneyguideireland.com</a>

Minimum wage in Ireland increased to €9.55 an hour

NEW 20,000 SQ FT BAKERY IS ONE OF THE LARGEST GLUTEN FREE BAKERIES IN IRELAND AND UK
Goodness Grains was delighted to welcome some international buyers to its new bakery in Longford last week.

The buyers were in Ireland as part of <a href="https://www.longfordleader.ie/search?q=Bord+Bia&amp;idcanale=12&amp;idcanalericerca=12">Bord Bia</a>’s Marketplace event which took place at Dublin’s RDS on Thursday last, April 12.

Marketplace International is the largest and most important trade event in the Irish food and drink industry’s calendar.

The one-day event is an exclusive, invitation only event that this year brought together 600+ buyers from over 40 countries to showcase 185 targeted and pre-screened Irish food and drink suppliers – from multinationals to artisan producers.

<a href="https://www.longfordleader.ie/search?q=Goodness+Grains&amp;idcanale=12&amp;idcanalericerca=12">Goodness Grains</a>’ new 20,000 sq ft bakery is a purpose built, dedicated Gluten Free facility, one of the largest gluten free bakeries in Ireland and UK.

The new facility has on site blast freezing capabilities and as part of its current expansion phase, has implemented a full traceability system.

Five years on from initial production commencing back in 2103, the Goodness Grains brand continues to grow across both retail and food service sectors in Ireland with emerging business opportunities in the UK and Europe.

Goodness Grains commitment to sustainable production is enforced by its verified membership of Bord Bia’s Origin Green Sustainability Programme.

An exciting period of growth has commenced for the company with many new product developments in the pipeline.

One such development is the company’s unique range of Gluten Free Danish Pastry lines, the company is the only producer in Ireland of this product type in the Free From category.

Source;

https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/308205/goodness-grains-welcomes-international-buyers-to-new-longford-bakery.html

Goodness Grains welcomes international buyers to new Longford bakery

The Government cannot become complacent about the risk to more than 650 jobs at Aughinish Alumina in Limerick even though fears are easing about the Trump Administration’s targeting of its Russian owner Rusal.

That is according to Limerick TD, Niall Collins who was speaking as the White House moved to further soften its stance against Rusal, whose majority owner Oleg Deripaska was accused of having too close ties to the Kremlin.

Some 450 jobs and more than 200 agency roles were under threat at Aughinish, as sanctions imposed on Mr Deripaska’s companies played havoc with metal markets over the past number of weeks.

Shares in Rusal plummeted as sanctions sent the entire aluminium industry scrambling to restore supply chains. Rusal’s refining operations, which stretch from Aughinish to Jamaica, are a vital cog in a global supply chain.

Global mining firm Rio Tinto has plants in Dunkirk, France, and Iceland that use the Irish alumina, and Liberty House Group’s Scottish smelter also depends on the site.



Rio Tinto, which buys and sells to Rusal and jointly owns an alumina refinery in Australia, said last month it would declare force majeure on some contracts, which allows a firm not to deliver on contracts due to circumstances outside its control.

An amendment by the US Treasury to its Russian sanctions programme may greatly reduce the restrictions on Rusal, Rio Tinto chief executive Jean Sebastien Jacques said yesterday.

The US Treasury this week gave investors an additional month to divest or transfer their holdings in sanctions targets, including Rusal. Shares in Rusal have begun to recover since the crisis saw it lose more than half its value. They were up more than 8% yesterday. The US has said previously it would consider lifting sanctions if Mr Deripaska, who holds a 48% stake in Rusal, ceded control of the firm. Mr Deripaska has agreed to cut his shareholdings.

Under the latest US Treasury amendment, the deadline to divest financial holdings in sanctions targets would be extended to June 6 from May 7.

Mr Collins said the new deadline gave “time and space” for Rusal to get its house in order, thereby reducing the worry among the Limerick-based workers, who were inadvertently caught up in a diplomatic spat that had little to do with them.

“The best case scenario is for Mr Deripaska to divest his interest. However the Government cannot rest on its laurels and must keep the dialogue open to ensure the jobs, which are vital for the area, are preserved,” he said.

 

SOURCE;  https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/government-urged-to-keep-aughinish-jobs-on-agenda-840627.html

Government urged to keep Aughinish jobs on agenda

US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is to hire 150 people to staff its new Irish factory store.

The new store is due to open in Blanchardstown in Dublin in September, marking the first move by the brand into the Irish market.

The new factory store will also include a 24-hour drive-through.

The company said it was &quot;looking for everything from doughnut makers to retail team members&quot; to join their Irish team.

It said that all 16 varieties of its hand-crafted, hand finished doughnuts will be available to buy in the Irish store, including their famous original glazed doughnut.

Irish customers will also be able to design their own doughnuts and watch them be created by hand in the store.

Krispy Kreme has more than 1,300 stores in 31 countries and it delivers more than 73 million doughnuts per year to more than 800 locations.

Ireland is just the third European country the company has expanded into after the UK and Iceland.

Source: RTE -<a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2018/0716/978959-krispy-kreme-doughnuts/"> https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2018/0716/978959-krispy-kreme-doughnuts/</a>

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