Working in Ireland

1 Labour market

1.1 General description & market development

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SiobhanMcGrath The jobs market is generally poor in Ireland at the moment (December 2011). However there are plenty of jobs in some sectors (for example software engineering) and for people with languages. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:17

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1.2 Income & taxes

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SiobhanMcGrath If you work for someone else (i.e. you are not self-employed) your tax will come directly out of your monthly pay packet. This is known as PAYE (Pay As You Earn). A guide can be found here http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it11. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:18

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2 Job hunting

2.1 Search media

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SiobhanMcGrath Engineers Ireland advertises jobs in the engineering sector here: https://members.engineersireland.ie/networking/opening_search.asp Other ways to find jobs include company websites, recruitment agencies or jobs websites (try google) 24 Nov 2011 - 23:18

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2.2 Help & support

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2.3 Apply for job

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3 Daily work & contractual framework

3.1 Contract

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SiobhanMcGrath You should be provided with a contract when you start work. This will detail your salary, hours of work and the number of vacation days per year. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:20

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3.2 Gratifications, bonuses & supplementals

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SiobhanMcGrath You should be provided with a contract when you start work. This will detail your salary, hours of work and the number of vacation days per year. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:20

SiobhanMcGrath If you need to drive anywhere as part of your work (not including between home and your work) then your employer will pay you ‘milage’. This is a set amount of money per km driven to cover your fuel and any wear and tear. It is up to you (not your employer) to make sure that your car insurance covers driving for work purposes. Bonuses are at the employers discretion. Do not expect one unless it has been discussed - it will probably be tied into targets for you to achieve. In the current economic climate bonuses are not common. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:19

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3.3 Insurances

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SiobhanMcGrath You do not usually need to organise any insurance for working – this is your employers responsibility. Except for the use of your car (as above) if you need to use it for work (other than getting to and from your main place of work from home). 24 Nov 2011 - 23:21

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3.4 Your rights

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SiobhanMcGrath This public service website details your rights in relation to employment http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/ 24 Nov 2011 - 23:22

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3.5 Vacation

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SiobhanMcGrath You will be allowed a number of days holiday per year. The minimum for full time workers is around 20 days. The legal minimum requirement is detailed here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/leave_and_holidays/annual_leave_public_holidays.html Your company may make you take these holidays at certain times (for example Christmas). Bank holidays and public holidays are extra days off. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:22

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