Friday Round Up Ireland 17/04/2026
Published on: 17/04/2026
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Christine, Julie, and Laura - known as the Knowledge Team - bring extensive expertise in employment law, HR, and learning & development. With diverse backgrounds spanning top-tier law firms, in-house roles, and voluntary organisations across the UK and Ireland, they provide informed and strategic support on employment matters.

Our team includes qualified (now non-practising) employment solicitors with experience in both legal and corporate sectors, alongside an experienced HR professional and CIPD Associate Member, ensuring a well-rounded approach to workplace challenges.

This week, NASA successfully brought four astronauts home from the Moon. Proof that with the right team, clear communication, and a solid return-to-work plan, anything is possible. Happy Friday! 🚀

This Week’s Fast Five:

  1. Healthcare recruiter confirms Gardaí investigation into cyber security incident 🔐
  2. Sexual harassment in Ireland. Where things stand now ⚖️
  3. New employment permit salary rules. What they mean for employers and talent strategy 💼
  4. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? 🤖
  5. Free webinar. Case law lessons on disability and reasonable accommodations 🎓


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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 17/04/2026
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