Friday Round Up Ireland 28/08/2026
Published on: 28/08/2026
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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.

Pour yourself a cup of ambition, settle in and raise it to Dolly. Welcome to the Friday Round-up. ✨

5 Must Reads for the Weekend: 

  1. Ireland leads the way on AI adoption 🤖
  2. Councils can enforce firefighter retirement ages 🚒
  3. Here’s what workers in Ireland earn on average 💶
  4. Security guard wins €15,200 after raising safety concerns ⚖️
  5. 81% of women say hormonal health affects work 🩺


And in other news… our Annual Review Session of the Week is here! Join Aisling Parkinson, Partner at Lewis Silkin LLP and occupational health specialist Dr Susan Hill for an engaging conversation on Reasonable Accommodation & Disability, including practical insights on neurodiversity and supporting employees at work. Find out more. 🚀 

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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 28/08/2026
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