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Recent research from University of Galway has placed working conditions in the Irish hospitality sector firmly back in the spotlight. The findings make for important reading for employers, managers and business owners across hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés and tourism-related businesses.

Most farming families understand that a farm transfer needs to be planned. What is less widely understood is how many of the financial and tax benefits tied to that transfer are connected to specific ages, qualification levels and timeframes. Miss those windows and the options available to you narrow considerably. This is not a reason to act in a rush. It is a reason to start the conversation earlier than you might think is necessary.

From 29 June 2026, the employment landscape in Ireland has changed significantly with the introduction of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the updated WRC Code of Practice on Longer Working. For many employers, this is not just a policy update, it’s a fundamental shift in how retirement is managed in practice.

The Irish Examiner has reported on Covalen workers organising for the first time. For many SME owners watching from a distance, the reaction is the same: this is big tech - this is not us. That assumption is precisely where the exposure begins.