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We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). The roles available are in the Resilience Team, part of the Organisational Risk & Resilience Function and would suit a variety of business continuity, crisis and emergency management disciplines. The roles are as follows; • Incident & Crisis Management Analyst (Multiple) • Business Continuity Analyst These Analyst roles will support the development, implementation and maintenance of Uisce Éireann’s resilience policies, frameworks, plans and standard operating procedures. The duties will include coordination of the end-to-end lifecycle of incident, crisis and business continuity management, through planning and preparedness, response, measurement, monitoring and reporting activities. The roles will be key to ensure that the business is prepared to respond and recover from events and incidents that could potentially impact critical activities and continuity of service. These roles will contribute to the overall continuous improvement of the Uisce Éireann’s resilience model in line with national and international regulatory requirements and best practice. Please refer to Job Descriptions below for greater detail on the Main Duties and Responsibilities for each role. Incident & Crisis Management Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Incident & Crisis Management Technical Lead, the Incident & Crisis Management Analyst will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support in the development and implementation of incident & crisis management processes and plans, training, guidance, reporting and monitoring of the full life cycle of the Incident & Crisis Management framework structures and practices and contributing to the governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Incident & Crisis Management Framework lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of incident and crisis management documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Support the development and implementation of incident management, emergency response plans and procedures working closely with representatives across the business • Support and administer the running of the cross functional incident management working group to ensure all elements of Incident & Crisis Management are fit for purpose across the organisation • Coordinate and schedule assurance activities across the business, such training, scenario testing, exercises of the incident and crisis management processes. • Develop and provide Incident Management & Crisis management status reports and metrics as part of annual assurance plans. • Provide assistance and support to the wider team on standing up incident or crisis management teams as response to live events as and when required. • Ensure that Incident & Crisis Management risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Provide incident & Crisis management advice and guidance to the across all levels of the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that Incident & crisis Management opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health and Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/ large organisations working to ISO standards is an advantage • Working experience developing processes and procedures and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Business Continuity Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Business Continuity Technical Lead, the BC Analyst will ensure interdependencies and critical processes contingencies and workarounds are in place for continuity of service through robust planning, scheduled training and routine testing. This role will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support, training, guidance, reporting and monitor on the implementation of business continuity structures and practices, contributing to the BC governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Business Continuity lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of business continuity documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Coordinate & support the completion and updating of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plans and relevant contingency workarounds (i.e. cyber) working with the BC Champion Network across Uisce Éireann in line with the Business Continuity Framework. • Support the business in the set up and maintenance of testing call trees to ensure appropriate communication channels are in place during Business Continuity events • Ensure that Business Continuity risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Develop and provide Business Continuity status reports and metrics to the BC/CM Lead as part of governance and assurance activities. • Support the coordination and scheduling of regularly occurring training, simulations, desktop reviews, exercises and/ or tests of the business continuity processes. • Provide business continuity advice and guidance to the BC Champion Network and other relevant Teams/Functions across the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Support the BC/CM Lead on maintaining regular engagement with the BC Champion Network, organising monthly/ quarterly meetings, gathering and preparing meeting packs • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that BC opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health & Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles. • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/Large multinational industry working to ISO Standards is an advantage • Working experience developing procedures and policies and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Department
Job Description Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Altrabainisteoir Cliniciúil 2) – Emergency Department (Grade Code: 2119) Location of Post HSE Mid West – University Hospital Limerick FFS An Íarthar Láir – Ospideál Ollscoile Luimnigh The current vacancies available are permanent and whole-time in University Hospital Limerick. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Emergency Department from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Inquiries Contact Ms.Jennifer Khan, Director of Nursing Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick Email: jennifer.khan@hse.ie Telephone: 087 4515839 Contact Ms. Eimear Breen, Assistant Director of Nursing Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick. Email: Eimear.Breen@hse.ie Telephone: 087-1877723 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Front Of House Associate
Job Advert Front of House Associate Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent | Candidate Criteria: Education The Purpose of This Role: The Front of House Associate will ensure all reception and switchboard duties are carried out professionally, efficiently and in a polite and welcoming manner at all times. He/she will work alone and work closely with other members of the Hospital teams for patients being treated at Bon Secours Hospital Limerick. This position combines concierge, wayfinding, switchboard, and patient follow-up responsibilities to ensure seamless communication, professional support, and an enhanced patient experience. All FOH Associates will rotate between Front Desk, Switchboard, and CSH Concierge duties, ensuring operational flexibility and full-service continuity Key Responsibilities: · Greet and assist all patients, visitors, consultants, and contractors in a welcoming and professional manner at our reception point of our hospital · Provide wayfinding support, ensuring patients are directed correctly to departments, clinics, or wards. · Assist with concierge services, including public transport, taxi bookings, parking, hospital restaurant services, and local amenities. · Support patients requiring mobility assistance or additional care, ensuring a safe and dignified experience. · Maintain a drop-off location for outgoing staff post and ensure post is collected and processed appropriately. · Maintain compliance with hospital security and visitor access procedures. · Undertake follow-up calls to surgical or clinic patients not reached by Patient Access, typically during evening shifts; record outcomes and escalate as needed. · Actively listen and respond to patient concerns or minor complaints, resolving on the spot where possible and escalating only when necessary. · Answer the switchboard promptly, screening all incoming telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate department or person. Take clear and accurate written messages when necessary. · Maintain full familiarity with the hospital telephone systems, troubleshooting or reporting any faults to ensure uninterrupted service. · Have comprehensive knowledge of the Hospital Paging System; conduct daily testing and accurate recording of the system’s status. · Respond to hospital paging alerts in strict accordance with hospital policy. · Monitor all incoming emails sent to our hospital main email, forwarding them to the relevant third parties promptly. To Apply: Please submit your CV Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Informal Inquiries: please contactjmkeane@bonsecours.ie
Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Emergency Department UHL Altrabainisteoir Cliniciúil 1 Location HSE Mid West – University Hospital Limerick FFS An Íarthar Láir – Ospideál Ollscoile Luimnigh The current vacancy available is permanent and whole-time in University Hospital Limerick. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Emergency Department from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Contact Ms. Eimear Breen, Assistant Director of Nursing Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick. Email: Eimear.Breen@hse.ie Telephone: 087-1877723 Contact Ms. Smitha Varghese, Clinical Nurse Manager 3, Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick Email: Smith.varghese@hse.ie Telephone: 087 4090059 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Store Manager
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Relief Care Support Workers
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Woker Contract Type: Relief Contracted Hours: Relief Cheshire Service: Limerick Cheshire Services Address: Newcastle West, Co. Limerick V42 RW63 We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €16.76 to €19.47 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 5th of January 2026 @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work. Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Occupational Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Occupational Therapist (Senior Grade) to join our team in the Midwest Region Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 14 hours per week (working days/hours negotiable) Salary Scale: €60,855 to €72,036 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) “This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations” Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days Pro rata Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the initiation and provision of a quality Occupational Therapy Service to adults with disabilities attending our services in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. This will include assessment and intervention to meet identified needs and working with service owners to integrate goals as relevant in their person centred plan. The role will also include supporting and upskilling staff in the day centres to maximise each Service Owner’s potential, their engagement and active social roles. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please download the job description for this post to view a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU (https:/www.coru.ie/). AND Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: • Experience working with teenagers or young adults with a range of physical, sensory, intellectual, and autism spectrum disorders. • Post graduate experience of working in a community based setting with young adults. • Post graduate experience of working on an interdisciplinary team in a disability setting. • Post graduate training and experience in the provision of wheelchair and seating supports. • Post graduate experience in the management of upper limb tone and function. • Experience and knowledge of assistive technology. • Post graduate training and experience in the provision of sensory assessment and program provision. • Post graduate experience in the use of positive behaviour support. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Courts Service Judicial Assistant 2026
1. THE ROLE The role of judicial assistant is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying out of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support. Judicial assistants support judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Circuit Court. Duties may vary depending on the jurisdiction to which successful candidates are appointed. You may be required to assist other jurisdictions, if and when required. The courtroom is a formal setting. Court rooms may consist of loud noises, bright lighting and large crowds of people. Strong concentration is key, and the judicial assistant must be comfortable working in this setting. All judicial assistants will be given the opportunity to do the following: · Work with members of the judiciary; · Contribute to the efficient running of court and administration of justice; · Deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the Irish legal system works; · Develop know-how of court procedures, court rules and the running of various court lists; · Strengthen legal research and legal writing skills; · Learn new skills throughout the duration of their contract; · Build a network with legal professionals, academics, Courts Service and civil service staff; · Participate in competitive opportunities for career advancement both within the public and private sector; and · Work and travel within the various jurisdictions in the Irish Courts. 2. Key Responsibilities Court Responsibilities · Research matters of law which arise in the conduct of proceedings before the court and furnish a written or oral report to the judge. · Summarise facts, legal submissions, case law and relevant material as directed by the judge for inclusion in draft judgments. · Assist in research for draft judgments and/or legal queries on behalf of the judge. · Assist the judge with document proof reading. · Accompany the judge to court and remain in court during hearings to note evidence and submissions as directed. · Set up the bench according to the requirements of the judge. · Assist with the management of the judge’s official documentation (books and papers) required for court. · Advise the judge in advance of lists for the following week and ensure arrangements are in place for same. · Ensure the judge has the information required in relation to cases to include names of parties, type of case, duration of case, legal representatives and so forth. · Cooperate with the Court Registrar and/or other relevant Courts Service staff to support the efficient running of the court. · Act as liaison between the judge and the parties to litigation (if required) and ensure parties to a case and their representatives are aware of when their case will be heard and are in the right location at the right time. · Assist the court in compliance with the in camera rule in relevant cases and as directed by the judge. Administration · Manage the chambers of the judge as required. · Keep the judge’s diary of court and other appointments. · General administrative support duties. · Other duties as required by the judge. General · Assist the judge in the course of official duties. · Accompany the judge as required. This may involve travelling to any location in Ireland from time to time and require staying in the location for the period of that assignment. · Be available to the judge at all times during office hours Monday to Friday to perform whatever duties directed by the judge. · Be available for official duties, if required, during the evening or at weekends. This role may require overnight stays. · Where a judicial assistant is not required to perform duties for the judge to whom they are assigned, the Courts Service will assign other duties as appropriate. · Judicial Assistants are entitled to 22 days leave per year which must be taken in Court vacation and not during term. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: · Hold (or expect to hold) at least a 2.1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns . See list at the end of the booklet. Only courses on this list will be accepted; · A good understanding of the work of the Irish courts system; and · A knowledge of modern legal research methods and materials; and · Proven experience conducting legal research (this can include academic research or research in the course of court case preparation). The following qualifications are desirable; · A 1:1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns · A professional legal qualification or post graduate qualification in law. · Fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Your application can be made by logging in through link on advertisement. No hard copy forms or forms by email will be accepted. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. Assessment of applications The selection process involves three stages as follows: · Determination of the candidate’s eligibility to compete based on academic achievement and eligibility to work in Ireland. · A handwritten selection exercise undertaken in person. · A competitive interview. If candidates are deemed ineligible to compete, they are eliminated from the competition. If candidates are deemed eligible, their application form is assessed to determine suitability to progress to undertake the selection exercise. Those who achieve a mark of 50% or above in the selection exercise will be invited to interview. Candidates must provide sufficiently detailed information that relates to their own specific experience and achievements. Responses that are generic or vague may result in candidates not being shortlisted for the selection exercise. Any information you include may be discussed should you be invited to interview. Your communication skills will be assessed on the answers you provide on your application form. Capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service seeks to attract candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, you should share this with us so you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. Selection Exercise & Interview Selection Exercise: Following the assessment process successful candidates will be invited to an in-person written selection exercise be held on the week of the 16 February 2026 in Dublin (Venue to be confirmed). The selection exercise is designed by the Courts Service and Kings Inns and marked by tutors from Kings Inns. Topics assessed include proof reading, legal analysis, drafting and legal writing. The pass mark is 50%. Achieving 50% or more in the selection exercise does not guarantee an interview as there may be more candidates eligible for interview than is required. If you receive a mark less than 50% in the selection exercise you will be eliminated. Interview: Interviews will be in person only from March to May 2026 in Dublin. Interviews will be held in batches per Jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal first, followed by the High Court and then the Circuit Court. Interview boards comprise a judge and one or two members of the Courts Service. If you are interviewed for a jurisdiction, there is no guarantee of appointment to that at jurisdiction. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. You may be asked about the experience described on the application form or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes. You may be invited to a follow up meeting with a member of the Judiciary after your interview. To be considered for a position you must receive 50% or more in each capability. Commencement date The start date for appointments is Monday 14 September 2026. There will be a two week orientation programme. If you are unable to start on 14 September 2026, in exceptional circumstances only you may defer your start date to September 2027. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Salary The salary scale for the position with effect from 1st August 2025 is €37,817 per annum . The salary will increase to €40,843 in the third and final year of the contract. New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Salary is payable weekly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. Candidates should note the salary is not open to negotiation . The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Probation Appointees will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. During the period of the probation, an officer's performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) has performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary period, a decision will be made as to whether or not an appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on an appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to each appointee by the Courts Services as the employer and a copy of guidelines on probation issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will be provided. In the event that an appointee is not considered as suitable to the position of Judicial Assistant having been assessed against stated criteria, the appointee will be notified in writing of the action to be taken. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 22 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Annual leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, will not be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service. Generally, appointees will be based in the Four Courts or in the Criminal Courts of Justice and in other court locations throughout the country. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
Healthy Ireland Limerick Coordinator
The Position Limerick City and County Council invite applications from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel for the position of Healthy Ireland Coordinator. All temporary and permanent vacancies for Healthy Ireland Limerick Coordinator may be filled throughout the lifetime of this panel. Background The Healthy Cities project is a global World Health Organisation (WHO) movement, set up in 1986. It involves Local Authorities working to improve health and wellbeing through political commitment, working in partnership with local stakeholders and supporting innovative projects. A healthy city or a healthy county works to: • improve health and wellbeing by creating and continually improving its physical and social environments • develop community resources that help people to support each other and achieve their potential Accredited to the World Health Organisation, the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network (the Network) was launched in November 2016. The aim of the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network is to develop a structure to support Local Authorities to implement the Healthy Ireland Framework. National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network aim to: • promote lifelong health and wellbeing, • provide a means where local issues can influence national policy, and provide a voice for Ireland in the WHO Network of European National Healthy Cities Networks. The Network is a key enabler of the Healthy Cities initiative both locally and nationally. All Local Authorities are either a member of the Network or are in the process of becoming a member. Healthy Ireland: Healthy Ireland is a government funded initiative and is the national strategy aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland. The Healthy Ireland Fund, funded under the strategy is a key enabler of the Healthy Cities initiative. Since 2017, the Department of Health has provided three rounds of funding under the Healthy Ireland Fund. The purpose of the fund is to support Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in delivering actions which will improve health and wellbeing, in line with Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013–2025. This Framework is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland. The Framework aims to bring a concerted focus on life-long wellbeing, prevention of illness, seeks to reduce health inequalities, address the settings in which health and wellbeing is impacted, and emphasises the need to empower people and communities to better look after their own health and wellbeing. A new Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan (2021–25) has been developed to guide the implementation of Healthy Ireland for the remaining years of the current framework. Purpose of the Role Limerick City and County Council wish to recruit a Healthy Limerick Co-ordinator, which is a key role in Local Authorities for the advancement of the local health and wellbeing agenda. The coordinator will be a central resource for driving the local health and wellbeing agenda through the implementation of both the local Healthy Cities and Counties initiative and the local Healthy Ireland programme. Round 4 of Healthy Ireland will be multi-annual and outcomes focused. The Healthy Limerick Coordinator will therefore be required to coordinate greater partnership working and will work to generate innovative solutions that impact on the determinants of health. The Coordinator will support the local health and wellbeing agenda through collaboration and coordination with relevant and complementary programmes, initiatives and organisations; coordinate the Healthy Cities project in the catchment area; and lead the development and monitoring of the Programme of Work funded under Round 4 of the Healthy Ireland Fund. The Person Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience etc. Each candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) A third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline. b) A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following: • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement; • Working with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality; • Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development; • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health; • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography; • Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience. It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Strong leadership and project management skills; • Strong understanding and experience of programme planning and service delivery; • Good understanding of Local Government; • Excellent communication skills, including written communication and an aptitude for report writing and social media skills; • Ability to work simultaneously at both strategic and operational level; • Excellent collaborative, networking, representation and relationship-building skills; • Ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations; • Experience in reporting to Pobal; • Financial administration and budgeting skills; • Data management and IT skills. Duties: The duties shall include but are not limited to The Limerick Co-ordinator will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of Limerick City and County Council for the advancement of the local health and wellbeing agenda. The Co-ordinator will report to the (Senior Executive Officer, Community) or any other officer as designated by the Director General. • Lead, embed and continuously advance the health and wellbeing agenda in Limerick City and County Council in line with Development Plans, Local Economic Community Plans and other related plans; • Develop strategies and plans to ensure the implementation and evaluation of the key elements of the role (in line with Service Level Agreement (SLA); • Ensure that the development of the County Healthy Ireland Plan commences and is completed, with the findings informing key policies and other planning processes including the Local Economic Community Plan; • To provide an annual plan in conjunction with the Department of Health (DoH) and Local Authority Line Manager and provide for an annual review; • Coordinate the overall planning delivery of Healthy Ireland Round 4, including development of the Programme of Work for Healthy Ireland Round 4; monitor and review progress of the Healthy Ireland Round 4 approved Programme of Work and meeting all reporting requirements; • Engage with colleagues across Limerick City and County Council to ensure the functions being undertaken are integrated into the wider community initiatives being undertaken by the local authority; • Promote co-ordination between, and establish links with, community, voluntary and public sector bodies operating within the catchment area as it relates to health and wellbeing initiatives and outcomes; • Promote Healthy Ireland and other relevant initiatives within Limerick City and County Council amongst the local community, key target groups, state agencies, voluntary organisations, local businesses, and elected representatives; • Collaborate with and support complementary health and wellbeing initiatives under relevant and aligned funding streams, including Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme; • Progress the Limerick City and County Council membership and participation in the Healthy Cities and Counties Network and lead the implementation of Healthy Ireland County/City strategies locally; • Participate in and exchange experiences with Healthy Cities Networks nationally and internationally; • Promote awareness of and drive the Healthy Ireland agenda in the relevant Local Authority context; • Collaborate with and support communities to improve their health and well-being and build their capacity for undertaking actions that can both improve health and strengthen community assets; • Create and maintain the health profile of Limerick City and County Council; • Use evidence, data, local health profiles and the Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework to inform local priorities and the Healthy Ireland Round 4 Programme of Work; • Apply a social determinant of health lens to service planning and local health and well-being agenda; • Liaise with the local CYPSC Coordinator to ensure overall coherence of all Healthy Ireland funded actions in the catchment area; • Support the LCDC/CYPSC Healthy Ireland sub-group to carry out their oversight role; • Provide networking events and shared learning opportunities for all project stakeholders; • Develop and implement a communications strategy to highlight activities, strategies and learning from the Fund; • Identify opportunities for collaboration at local, regional, and national levels including opportunities for match funding and resourcing; • Such other duties as the Director General may assign to the role so as to promote lifelong health and wellbeing in the community. Reporting • Ensure compliance with all required local authority financial, management and governance reporting requirements; • Collect, maintain and update relevant data; • Work with project partners to ensure that they are aware of and fulfil their reporting requirements; • Ensure overall non-financial and financial reporting to Pobal/Department of Health is complete and submitted in a timely manner; • Prepare short report updates for all LCDC and CYPSC meetings. Terms and Conditions The Post: A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Director General. The panel may be used by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Annual Leave: The successful candidate will have 30 days annual leave. Salary: Salary scale: €60,011–€78,015, paid fortnightly. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €60,011 per fortnight). Location: Limerick City and County Council reserve the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to travel to and from work at their own expense. Hours of Work The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Limerick City and County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies. Travel: Holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and local authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Limerick City and County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.
Consultant Cardiologist
The HSE Mid West is seeking to appoint a Temporary Consultant Cardiologist (Integrated Care) -6 to 12 month Fixed Term Contract - The successful candidate will lead a specialist Cardiology multidisciplinary team based in the specialist ambulatory care hubs for chronic disease across the Mid West and will deliver care in the acute and community settings. Informal enquiries: Prof. Tom Kiernan, Consultant Cardiologist, Univeristy Hosptial Limerick. Email: Tom.Kiernan@ul.ie Registration as a specialist on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of cardiology. Applications will only be accepted through the upload option below. Please submit CV, thank you.
