Organisation: Dole

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business

IAPF: Rise in state pension age to 67 "highly concerning and demeaning" for Ireland's older population

Tens of thousands of workers turning 65 this year may be forced to claim jobseekers allowance for two years as the new age of eligibility for the state pension rises from 66 to 67.

business

Total Produce open to making more acquisitions

Irish fruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce has said it is open to making further acquisitions, despite being mainly focused on continuing to integrate its investment in US fruit giant Dole.

business

Total Produce shares down 2% despite double-digit revenue growth

Shares in Irish fruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce fell by more than 2% despite the company reporting strong double-digit percentage revenue and profit growth for last year.

Progressiveness still at heart of Irish food sector

business

Greencore to buy US firm Peacock in €547m deal

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Your Wednesday evening news catch-up

Adams: Labour are being ruled by FG in Finance Bill debate

Gerry Adams has accused Labour TDs of being overruled by their coaltion partners as the Dáil continues to debate the Social Welfare Bill.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Overpaid welfare set to be deducted from dole

Welfare claimants who have been overpaid by or who have defrauded the Department of Social Protection will have up to €28 a week automatically deducted from their dole payments under new budget rules being passed this week.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2012

Typhoon missing list nears 900

The number of people missing after a typhoon devastated the Philippines jumped to nearly 900 after families and businesses reported losing contact with more than 300 fishermen at sea.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2012

Bankers’ pensions move ‘essential’

Using taxpayers’ money to bring pension funds of bankers up to standard was a regrettable but essential move in reviving the economy, Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Dole will only be removed as last resort, says minister

Removing dole payments will be used only as a “last resort” for unemployed people who fail to engage with new services to help people get back to work.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2012

‘Heartbreaking — there is no other word’

“WE sat here like a family looking out for each other..

Tue, 03 Jan, 2012

Burton is right about the ‘dole lifestyle’

A RECENT letter (July 21) condemned Joan Burton for saying she was going to tackle the ‘dole lifestyle’ taken on by some citizens. In fact, the social protection minister is right.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2011

Dole cut for 50 who turned down jobs

MORE than 50 social welfare claimants have had their dole cut after passing up employment opportunities as part of a tough new Government measure that will intensify in the coming months.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2011

Jobless to be offered low-paid placements under Govt jobs initiative

Dole claimants will be offered an extra €50 a week to take on work experience, under the Government’s jobs plan.

Tue, 10 May, 2011

Mobile voice checks to catch out welfare cheats

WELFARE cheats will be caught out under a mobile phone voice recognition system which will force dole recipients to sign on with their handsets.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2010

Dole claimants to work in community

DOLE claimants would have to work in the community in order to receive benefits under a Government initiative.

Mon, 30 Aug, 2010

Dole staff take three weeks a year in sick leave

STAFF in the department of Social and Family Affairs took more than 190,000 days of sick leave over the past three years, an average of 12 days per year for each staff member.

Mon, 11 May, 2009

Call to toughen up on dole applicants not seeking work

DOLE inspectors need to get tough on welfare recipients to make sure they really are trying to find work, a leading international economist has warned.

Fri, 01 May, 2009

Westmeath’s Connaughton rules out moving abroad for work

ALL STAR goalkeeper Gary Connaughton may be struggling for work but he’s ruled out emigration because playing for Westmeath means too much to him.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2009

I’d be better off on the dole

DAVID still thinks he would be much better off if he was unemployed.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2003

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