News Headlines | Nearly half of employers reduce entry roles amid AI rise

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New IrishJobs research shows that almost half of Irish employers have cut entry‑level and graduate positions as labour costs rise and AI adoption accelerates, while two‑thirds say industry skill requirements are changing rapidly. Despite this, nearly half intend to boost hiring in the latter half of 2026 and 83 % view recruitment as more strategic, with 40 % increasing hiring in the first half of the year and 56 % of IT/telecom firms expanding staff. Over a quarter of companies are seeking highly specialised AI and machine‑learning talent, and technical roles remain in demand, with 22 % looking for cybersecurity experts and 23 % for technology and engineering professionals. The stepstone‑IrishJobs report, based on insights from more than 500 HR leaders and around 1,000 job‑seekers, concludes that Ireland’s labour market remains resilient, with growth plans especially in manufacturing and construction, even as rising costs and AI reshape workforce planning toward experienced, in‑demand skillsets.

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0519/1574044-nearly-half-of-employers-reduce-entry-roles-amid-ai-rise/

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[01:00] Construction jobs most in-demand this year - IrishJobs

New research from hiring platform IrishJobs shows that workers in the construction industry were among the most in-demand professions in 2024.

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/1209/1485378-construction/

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[01:01] Recruiters being put at risk of burnout - study

New research from hiring platform IrishJobs has shown that the competitive hiring market has led to increased workload and stress for recruiters, putting many of them at risk of burnout.

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/1122/1482286-recruiters-burnout/

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Hi, I’m looking for a Full Stack developer to join the Examfly team.

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Reach out. Let’s catch up.

Needs experience in JavaScript, React, Node.js.
See job description for more details.

https://jamiegood.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/examfly-fullstack-developer-job-spec-jan-2024_2.pdf

Must be based in Ireland.
No recruiters please.

Thanks

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice executive to join Bird & Bird's Dublin office.

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Ornua, Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is seeking a pro-active legal advisor for its global business.

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Looking for something new and exciting in 2023? We have many job opportunities on EPA teams across the country!

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We are looking for a Community Garden Manager.

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