New Hourly Rates: The base rate increased by €1.20 to €7.50 per hour in April 2026 Reduced Minimum Hours: The minimum weekly work requirement for employees was reduced from 21 hours down to 15 hours per week / April 2026 2027: 15 hours weekly requirement will be reduced to 8 hours Employees can qualify for
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Under the leadership of Marie Killeen, 2026 has been a standout year of growth and impact. We are thrilled to be finalist in the category of Business for Social Impact at the Clare Business Excellence Awards, hosted by Ennis Chamber. Our overall aim is to have a positive Impact on inclusive employment in Clare, by
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The 16th annual Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026 officially launched on the 25th June in the Hotel Woodstock. Hosted by Ennis Chamber and partnered with the lead sponsor Clare County Council. These awards create a fantastic space for local businesses to shine. We were delighted last year when we were shortlisted in the category of
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Delighted to attend this morning’s Grow Local Talent Forum to discuss business needs and connect with our fantastic local employers in the Old Ground Hotel.It brought together education providers and state agencies who could advise on training grants and business supports. There was a wonderful panel of employers sharing there stories and experiences of running
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We are excited to launch our new Employer Clinic! We’ve designed this dedicated space for employers to step away from there busy workday, connect with us, and explore how we can support there business. learn more about our service, share current business needs, and discover how we can help with: Recruitment: Finding and hiring new
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During a group session held on March 27, 2026, 50% of the Employability Clare team (6 out of 12 members) contributed to our final submission, drawing from both our professional expertise and lived experience. We utilised the guidance documents provided and based our discussions and recommendations on the suggested questions Extracted from the Guidance Document / https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/consultations/public-consultation-on-the-cost-of-disability/#screen-reader-friendly-word-guidance-document Purpose of
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A lecturer has praised Employability Clare for supporting her return to work following serious injuries sustained in a cycling accident.
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The Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) allows employers to host a jobseeker on a work experience placement and to help the jobseeker to build new skills and gain valuable work experience.
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