The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage Land, Water And Air Transportation Land Transport And Transport Via Pipelines 49.31 - Urban and suburban passenger land transport
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 April 2019
Employment effect (start)
16 April 2019
Foreseen end date
Description
The commercial semi-state Bus Eireann is seeking 150 new drivers, as part of its expansion of services on a number of its routes. Bus Eireann employs around 2,530 people and is part of the CIE group, along with Dublin Bus and Irish Rail. Bus Eireann notes its new drivers will earn €35,348 in year one, but this will rise to €40,924 by year four of employment; this means €677.44 for a 39-hour week in year one, and €784.29 for a 39-hour week in year four. The company also advises more earnings potential through overtime. The routes Bus Eireann is expanding in are in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. The Bus Eireann's Chief Customer Officer noted the recruitment campaign follows a recent Open Day for women drivers: 'Our first new female driver commenced employment late last month, so if you’re looking for a new and exciting role apply today'. Candidates need a category D licence and must be at least 23 years of age.
Eurofound (2019), Bus Eireann, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 97569, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/97569.
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