Friday Round Up Ireland 24/04/2026
Published on: 24/04/2026
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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.

Between fuel shortages, geopolitical tensions and the latest headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Our Friday Round Up offers clear‑headed guidance.

Top 5 reads for busy people: 

  1. Protected Disclosures Commissioner publishes Annual Report 2025 📃
  2. Irish business confidence in AI increases 📈
  3. Bank of Ireland hybrid staff warned over meeting minimum in-person attendance ⚠️
  4. Only 16% of firms have a succession plan in place 👩‍💼
  5. Former X manager sees €550,000 tribunal payout reduced 💸


And in other news..... Ireland’s 1926 Census has unearthed a world of lost jobs, from lamplighters to rabbit trappers, offering a glimpse into a time when agriculture dominated working life 📜

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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 24/04/2026
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