Low pay and accommodation bottlenecks are creating issues for potential employees.
Housing, transportation and hospitality are among the industries with the largest number of vacancies.
That's according to CEO of Crewit Resourcing, Gary O' Keefe, who says low pay and accommodation bottlenecks are creating issues for potential employees.
He believes a quick solution lies in increasing the minimum wage to a livable wage.
The Abbeyleix man says the supply of workers is not meeting the demand.
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.
Ryanair Introduces Free Family Seating At Rear Of Aircraft
The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.
Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
Plans Lodged For 66 New Homes In Offaly Town
Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.
Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
Midlands Secures €55k In Funding For Literacy And Digital Skills Initiatives
Laois and Offaly will receive the highest allocation.
Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Wendy’s To Open New Offaly Restaurant Next Week
The fast food joint will open June 23rd.
Offaly Council Earns €7.9m From Wind Farm Rates
Laois took in just under €445k.
Will Faulkner Shares “The Business Behind the Voice” At Founders Friday
Mr Faulkner highlighted leadership, trust, local radio, and the future of media.
EVOLVE Ireland Adds Condrons To National Network
This move looks to supports EVOLVE’s mission to accelerate mainstream adoption of high-quality green parts.
