IRELAND ranked among the European Union’s top three highest-paying countries in 2024. New data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency, shows that Ireland’s average annual full-time salary reached €61,100 last year, placing it third behind Denmark (€71,600) and Luxembourg (€83,000). The EU-wide average stood at €39,800, meaning Irish workers earned more than 50 per cent … [Read more...] about Ireland among EU’s top earners in 2024
Ireland among EU’s top earners in 2024
Half of young adults in Ireland have never tested for an STI
NEW figures show that half of the people aged 18-30 in Ireland have never tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). A survey commissioned by the HSE found that 55 per cent of people in this age demographic had never had an STI test. The survey was conducted to “understand the factors contributing to a rise in STIs in young people”, the HSE said in a … [Read more...] about Half of young adults in Ireland have never tested for an STI
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s job ad rules out fans of rival teams
RYANAIR chief executive Michael O’Leary has posted a job ad that might make some sports fans think twice before applying. The airline is recruiting a financial assistant to work directly with O’Leary, but supporters of Manchester United or Leinster Rugby are advised not to bother. The role, described humorously as “dogsbody to Michael O’Leary”, involves typical financial … [Read more...] about Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s job ad rules out fans of rival teams
Zelensky to make first official visit to Ireland in December
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to make his first official visit to Ireland next month for high-level talks with government leaders. According to the Irish Independent, Mr Zelensky is expected to arrive in Dublin on December 2 and depart the following day after a series of meetings with top officials, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Foreign … [Read more...] about Zelensky to make first official visit to Ireland in December
President Connolly’s first official public engagement was visit to Irish language school
NEWLY inaugurated President Catherine Connolly has begun her first public engagements of her presidential term of office. The Galway native’s first event was a visit to the gaelscoil in Dublin. Ms Connolly, who learned to speak Irish as an adult, visited Gaelscoil Inse Chór yesterday morning (November 12). The Shanalla-born president met staff and pupils there while … [Read more...] about President Connolly’s first official public engagement was visit to Irish language school