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2013

Vacancy Overview 2012 Report
pdf |680kb|250213-Vacancy_Overview_2012-Publication1.pdf

The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs published its third Vacancy Overview report, which outlines the areas where job vacancies arose during 2012. Through an analysis of almost 100,000 vacancies (from two sources – Department of Social Protection/FÁS Jobs Ireland and IrishJobs.ie), the Vacancy Overview shows that vacancies continue to exist for most occupations with a strong demand for those with work experience, third level qualifications and/or foreign language skills.


Regional Labour Markets Bulletin 2012


Regional Labour Markets Bulletin 2012 - published by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) provides an understanding of the labour market at regional level for each of Ireland’s eight regions: Border, Dublin, Mid East, Midland, Mid West, South East, South West and West.


2012

  • Ireland. VET in Europe – Country Report. 2011
    pdf |926kb|2011_CR_IE.pdf
  • This report is part of a series produced for each EU Member State. It follows a common format prescribed by Cedefop. The overview presents the administrative and policy backgrounds of vocational education in Ireland as well as the current systems of initial and continuing education.
  • 2011 Follow-Up Survey of FÁS Participants
    pdf |1428kb|2011FollowUpSurvey.pdf
  • This report presents the results of two surveys carried out by Franklin Research on behalf of FÁS. The first is a sample survey of participants on FÁS training and employment programmes and the second is a survey of participants on FÁS Specialist Training Programmes for people with disabilities. The findings relate to employment and progression outcomes, and the perceived usefulness of the programme. The report includes survey findings from previous years. This year’s survey shows an improvement in the employment outcomes of participants compared to the previous survey; however, unemployment remains high.

2011


NSB2011.pdf

The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) published the 2011 update of the National Skills Bulletin, its annual review of employment trends and demand for skills in Ireland. This year’s Bulletin shows that the rate of deterioration in the labour market during 2010 was slower than in 2009. Despite the decline in employment and diminished job opportunities in most segments of the Irish labour market, vacancies, and in several areas skill shortages, continue to exist.

National Contact Centre Employer Customer Survey: July – December 2010
pdf |131kb|NCCJulytoDec2010.pdf

The National Contact Centre in Edenderry conducts regular monthly telephone surveys of companies that notified FÁS of vacancies two months previously. The companies are selected randomly and are asked to rate their satisfaction with the service provided, their success in filling the vacancy and other questions. This report presents the findings from July to December 2010.

 

2010



A bridge to the future: European policy for vocational education and training 2002-10 National policy report - Ireland
pdf |906kb|Irl vet policy2010.pdf

This report is one of a set of European country reports on VET policy development prepared within Cedefop’s ReferNet network and in accordance with a prescribed format. It discusses the progress made in priority areas for vocational education and training as agreed in the Copenhagen process. It provides examples of a range of initiatives to illustrate this progress.

National Contact Centre Employer Customer Survey: January – June 2010
pdf |98kb|NCCJantoJune2010.pdf

The National Contact Centre in Edenderry conducts regular monthly telephone surveys of companies that notified FÁS of vacancies two months previously. The companies are selected randomly and are asked to rate their satisfaction with the service provided, their success in filling the vacancy and other questions. This report presents the revised findings from January to June 2010.

2009 Follow-Up Survey of FÁS Participants
pdf |332kb|2009followupsurvey.pdf

This report presents the results of two surveys carried out by Franklin Research on behalf of FÁS. The first is a sample survey of participants on FÁS training or employment programmes and the second is a survey of participants on FÁS Specialist Training Programmes for people with disabilities. The findings relate to employment outcomes, the perceived usefulness of the programme, certification, and satisfaction with the programmes.

MonitoringIrelandsSkillSupplyJuly2010.pdf

The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs today (20th July, 2010) published its annual report on the supply of skills to the Irish labour market. The report, “Monitoring Ireland's Skills Supply: Trends in Education and Training Outputs”, highlights the increasing numbers of students entering and leaving the education and training system in Ireland. The report examines:
 The demographic profile of the school age population
 Junior and Leaving Cert trends
 Further education and training awards
 Higher education trends
 Where graduates go.

FÁSQuarterlyLabourMarketCommentarySpringSummer2010.pdf

• The unemployment rate is forecast to average 13.4% in 2010 before falling modestly to 13.1% in 2011, although the level of long-term unemployment is expected to continue to increase.
• Average employment is estimated to have fallen by 87,000 this year. a, further, smaller, fall of 22,000 is expected for 2011.
• Vacancies notified to FÁS are up 16% year-to-date, but still remain low by pre-recession standards. equally, redundancies have dropped from last year but are still relatively high compared with 2008 and earlier years.

EGFSNnational_skills_bulletin_2010.pdf

The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) today (1 July) published the 2010  update of the National Skills Bulletin, its annual review of employment and skills in Ireland. This year’s Bulletin confirms that during 2009 most labour market indicators deteriorated compared to 2008. However, the report also highlights that employment opportunities and some skill shortages continue to exist despite the recession.


OccupationalEmploymentForecastsMarch2010.pdf

 

FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Winter 2009/2010

    pdf |132kb|Quarterly20092010Winter.pdf

2009


  • Monitoring Ireland's Skills Supply: Trends in Education Training Outputs in 2009**
  • pdf |2mb|Monitoring 2009.pdf

  • Monitoring Ireland’s Skills Supply: Trends in Education and Training Outputs’ is the fourth annual report compiled by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) at FAS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). The report collates all available data on the inflows and outflows from the formal education system (comprised of primary level, second level, further education and training, and higher education) which spans levels 1-10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)..

    This year’s report shows that in Ireland more than 192,000 awards were made across NFQ levels 1-10 in 2008 (higher education awards data refers to 2007). There were
     approximately 56,000 Junior Certificate sits (level 3)
     approximately 55,600 Leaving Certificate sits (levels 4 & 5)
     over 24,400 FETAC awards (major awards only, levels 1-6)
     approximately 56,300 higher education awards made at institutes of technology and universities (levels 6-10); the number of PhD awards (level 10) exceeded 1,000 for the first time.


  • Employment Services  Market Share 2008
    pdf |40kb|ES Market Share 2008.pdf
  • Since 2004, FÁS, has produced estimates of FÁS Employment Services’ market-share. This report provides estimates for 2008. The estimates include the share of companies and the share of vacancies notified to, and filled by, FÁS. It also estimates the proportion of unemployed persons and Live Registrants that FÁS services.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Summer 2009
    pdf |183kb|2009summerQuarterly.pdf
  • While Live Register and Vacancy Trends for the second quarter of 2009 suggest that the jobs decline is becoming less severe, redundancies have continued apace. The slowdown in the numbers signing on has been partly due to fewer accession state-nationals joining the Live Register. Despite the jobs downturn, part-time employment has increased and now accounts for 1 in 5 of all jobs in the Irish labour market.


  • The National Skills Bulletin 2009**
    pdf |668kb|NationalSkillsBulletin20092.pdf
  • The National Skills Bulletin 2009 is the fifth annual report by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) of FÁS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). The Bulletin provides a statistical analysis of the employment data for all the main occupations in the economy and draws on this data, and other qualitative information, to identify imbalances in the Irish labour market at occupational level. The Bulletin outlines key labour market trends in order to assist policy formulation in the areas of employment, education and training, and immigration. The Bulletin also provides information relating to developments in the Irish labour market for students, career guidance advisors, and other interested parties. 
  • A Review of the Equality North-East Re-Integration Training Initiative
    pdf |668kb|Equal_North_East.pdf

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  • The Equal North-East Re-integration Training Initiative was specifically designed to address employment re-integration issues faced by persons experiencing multiple social disadvantages such as long-term unemployment, substance abuse, literacy difficulties, etc. The programme differs from more traditional employment activation measures in terms of the following five elements; engagement, delivery, assessment, support and progression. This review assesses the success of this programme compared to traditional FÁS training programmes aimed at the long-term unemployed in terms of costs and progression outcomes and examines the role played by each of the above five elements in contributing to the success of the programme
  • A Quantitative Tool for Workforce Planning in Healthcare: Example Simulations**
    pdf |1.35mb|egfsnhealthcare.pdf
  • This report has been produced by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit, FÁS, on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skill Needs at the request of the Department of Health and Children. The report summarises the models developed to assist the Department of Health and Children and the Health Services Executive in workforce planning. It comments on the balance between the demand and supply of healthcare workers for alternative demand projections. The workforce planning tool can be re programmed in response to differing circumstances.
  • National Contact Centre Employer Customer Survey July - Dec 2008
    pdf | 232kb | NCCemployersurvey.pdf
  • The National Contact Centre in Edenderry conducts regular monthly telephone surveys of companies that notified FÁS of vacancies two months previously. The companies are selected randomly and they are asked to rate their satisfaction with the service provided, their success in filling the vacancy and a number of other questions. This report presents the findings from July to December 2008.
  • Job Opportunities in the Down-Turn
    pdf | 191kb| Jobsindownturn.pdf
  • While there has been a rapid decline in jobs and increases in unemployment during the last year, there will still be some job openings over the coming year. Drawing on a variety of sources of information, this report aims to provide guidance to FÁS staff about job openings during the down-turn. It identifies job opportunities in a number of occupations employing large numbers of people that will continue to recruit, areas of growth such as repairs and green energy, start-your-own business, and an on-going demand for experienced specialists in health and computers.
  • Irish Labour Market Review 2008
    pdf | 2mb | LabourMarketReview.pdf
  • This year’s Review presents an overall assessment of labour market developments in Ireland (Chapter 1), looks at policy responses to the rapid rise in the Live Register in Chapter 2, considers training policy in Chapter 3 and contains a special article on young persons who are not in employment, education or training in Chapter 4.
    The Review is published at a time of severe economic difficulties worldwide and in Ireland. These have implications for employment, unemployment and the public finances. Labour market policy and programmes need to respond to the new
    circumstances and the aim of the Review is to discuss possible responses. Resources are limited and the challenge is to balance short and longer term objectives, the needs of different groups and economic and social priorities.

 

2008

  • A Review of the Employment and Skills Needs of the Construction Industry in Ireland Final Report.
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  • pdf | 1.21mb | Construction.pdf
  • This report provides a detailed analysis of the employment and skills needs of the construction industry over the period of the National Development Plan 2007-2013. It contains detailed profiles of output and employment in each of the main sub-sectors of the industry, new residential development, repair and maintenance, commercial development and civil engineering. It shows that the volume of activity in the commercial and residential sectors is at unsustainable levels and will contract significantly from 2008 onwards. The report draws out the implications of this contraction for the market demand for construction-related skills.

    On a more positive level, the report identifies two areas as having the potential to create new employment opportunities provided appropriate up-skilling is available; sustainable construction and new building methods and techniques. The report devotes an entire chapter to each of these issues because the authors believe that these two issues will have a profound impact on the industry and, in particular, on changing skill requirements, over the period 2008-2013.

  • Monitoring Ireland's Skills Supply: Trends in Education Training Outputs in 2008**
  • pdf | 1.42mb | monitoringskills.pdf
  • This report is the third in a series of annual reports produced by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit of FÁS, on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. The objective of this report is to provide an indication of the supply of skills to the Irish labour market from the formal education and training system.
  • ReferNet VET Policy Report 2008: Ireland
  • pdf | 285kb | ReferNet.pdf
  • This Policy Report forms part of the Cedefop ReferNet 2008 work programme. It provides information on Ireland's progress in VET towards EU policy goals within the framework of the Copenhagen process and according to the policy priorities defined in the Maastricht Communiqué (2004) and the Helsinki Communiqué (2006). It considers measures taken in the context of the Education and Training 2010 programme since the Copenhagen Declaration.
  • Vocational Education and Training in Ireland: Thematic Overview 2008
  • pdf |451kb| ReferNet__VET_Policy_Report_2008.pdf
  • This description is part of a series produced for each EU Member State. It follows a common format prescribed by Cedefop. The Overview presents the administrative and policy backgrounds of vocational education and training in Ireland as well as the current systems of initial and continuing education.
  • Employment Services Customer Satisfaction Survey 2007
  • pdf | 218kb |2007ESsurvey.pdf
  • Employment Services cater to a wide range of customer groups including jobseekers, persons seeking entry to training or employment programmes, and persons referred to FÁS via the National Employment Action Plan. This report presents the results of a nation-wide telephone survey of 1,500 FÁS registered clients, including: information on client backgrounds and outcomes; frequency and means of contact with FÁS; and the use of, and satisfaction with, FÁS services. Similar surveys have been carried out since 2005. This year, focus group research was also conducted.
  • National Contact Centre Employer Customer Survey: Survey Results for First Half of 2008
  • pdf | 62kb | NCCsurvey2008.pdf
  • The National Contact Centre commenced, in June 2003, a process of making follow-up telephone contacts with a sample of employers who had earlier notified them of vacancies. Employers were asked primarily about their satisfaction with the service and whether they had filled their vacancies. This report presents the results for the first half of 2008.
  • Follow Up Survey of Childcare Trainees 2008
  • pdf | 237kb | Childcare.pdf
  • This report presents the results of a survey carried out by REDC on behalf of the FÁS Planning and Research Department for the FÁS Social Inclusion Unit. It is a survey of FÁS childcare participants who were on FÁS Childcare Programmes in 2006. The findings primarily relate to employment outcomes, as well as the previous situation of participants.
  • Participation of the Employed in Education/Training 2007
    Results from the Quarterly National Household Survey 2007
  • pdf | 44kb| Participationofemployed.pdf
  • The report is the latest in an annual series by FÁS that presents statistics on the participation of (adult) employed persons in education or training. The report updates previous reports by FÁS on the same subject. The report shows a steady increase in 2007 compared to the previous two years. However, there is a continued pattern to much higher participation rates among better educated employees, younger persons and those working in public and financial services.
  • Continuing Vocational Training Survey 2005 – Ireland. Main Results 
  • pdf | 90.3kb | CVTS.pdf
  • The CSO carried out a survey of training in Irish companies as part of the EU-wide CVTS3 survey in 2005. FAS has   compiled the main results of the Irish survey into a report. The survey covered companies employing 3 or more persons in all sectors except agriculture – a total of 58,700 companies. The report presents information on the number and type of companies providing training and on the types of training courses attended. It also contains data on expenditure on training courses. The reasons why companies do not train are presented. Finally, the report makes some comparisons between the Irish and other countries’ results.
  • National Skills Bulletin 2008**
  • pdf | 3mb | NationalSkillsbulletin.pdf
  • The National Skills Bulletin 2008 is the fourth annual report by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) of FAS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) examining skills and occupational trends in Ireland. The Bulletin outlines key labour market trends in order to assist policy formulation in the areas of employment, education and training, and immigration. It also aims to provide information relating to developments in the Irish labour market for students, career guidance advisors, and other interested parties.

    The statistical analysis covers the period 2002-2007, which is the most recent detailed quantitative occupational information available.

  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Third Quarter 2008
  • pdf | 144kb | Quarterly2008q3.pdf
  • The movement of the Irish economy into recession in the first half of this year has coincided with a dramatic reversal in the fortunes of the labour market which is expected to worsen in the short-term. Looking ahead, we expect annual average employment to fall slightly by 0.2% this year, followed by a decline of 3.8% in 2009. The construction sector will bear the brunt of the job losses, falling by 19.4%, with lay-offs in the house-building sector being compounded by redundancies in the commercial sector as the demand for office & retail property dries up. Furthermore, we forecast total services employment to fall by 1.3% in 2009.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Second Quarter 2008 (Summary)
  • doc | 32kb | summary2008q2.doc
  • While Ireland has continued to enjoy above average jobs growth, the worsening economic environment now means that a short-run correction in the labour market is imminent. This will primarily manifest itself in terms of negative employment growth, rising unemployment and increased emigration.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary First Quarter 2008
  • pdf | 151kb | 2008q1.pdf
  • The early months of 2008 have begun to see the Irish labour market switching from an era of rapid employment growth and strong inward migration to an era of much more subdued jobs growth and moderate migration flows. Employment is forecast to grow by 24,000 in 2008 while the unemployment rate is forecast to rise to 5.5% this year before increasing to 6.6% in 2009.

 

2007

  • Survey of Private Sector Employers' Attitudes to Recruiting People with Disabilities
  • pdf | 143kb | Disabilities.pdf
  • This report presents the findings from a survey of private sector employers' attitudes to recruiting people with disabilities. The survey was conducted by FÁS Planning and Research in conjunction with FÁS Social Inclusion Department. The companies were asked a series of questions on employing someone with a disability. Opinions were sought on recruiting people with disabilities.
  • 2006/7 Follow-up Survey of FÁS Participants
  • pdf | 180kb | 2006-7 Followupsurvey.pdf
  • This report presents the results of two surveys carried out by the ESRI on behalf of FÁS. The first is a sample survey of participants on FÁS training and employment programmes and the second is a survey of participants on FÁS Specialist Training Programmes for people with disabilities. The findings relate to employment outcomes, the perceived usefulness and benefits of the programme, the previous situation of participants, and satisfaction with the programmes.
    • FÁS/ESRI Vacancies Report September 2007
  • pdf | 175kb | Vacancy Report September.pdf
  • Vocational Education and Training in Ireland: Thematic Overview 2007
  • pdf |451kb| vetinIreland2007.pdf
  • This description is part of a series produced for each EU Member State. It follows a common format prescribed by Cedefop. The Overview presents the administrative and policy backgrounds of vocational education and training in Ireland as well as the current systems of initial and continuing education.
  • Survey of Employers’ Usage of FÁS Services 2007
  • pdf | 115kb | Surveyofemployers.pdf
  • A survey of 1,000 private sector businesses was carried out in January 2007. The survey found that many companies had had limited interaction with FÁS. However, those who had used FÁS services were very satisfied.
  • Participation of the Employed in Education and Training 2006
  • pdf | 41.8kb | Participation.pdf
  • This report uses data from the CSO’s QNHS in 2006 to analyse the extent to which employed persons participated in education and training. There has been a small increase in participation compared to the previous year but there are strong differences between younger and older employees and between well-qualified and poorly-qualified employees.
  • Occupational Employment Forecasts 2012, FÁS/ESRI Manpower Forecasting
    Report No. 12
  • Available from ESRI
  • This report presents forecasts of employment in Ireland in 2012 for the main occupations in the economy. It presents two sets of forecasts based on ‘high-growth’ and ‘low-growth’ scenarios. In general, the most rapid growth is forecast for high-level occupations usually requiring third-level qualifications.
     
  • Employment Services Customer Survey 2006
  • pdf | 175kb | 2006customersurvey.pdf
  • Employment Services cater to a wide range of customer groups including jobseekers, persons seeking entry to training or employment programmes, and persons referred to FÁS via the National Employment Action Plan. This report presents the results of a nation-wide survey of FÁS registered clients, including: information on client backgrounds and outcomes; frequency and means of contact with FÁS; and the use of, and satisfaction with, FÁS services. A similar survey was carried out in 2005.


  • Apprentice Follow-up Survey 2007
  • pdf | 289kb | ApprenticeSurvey.pdf
  • Published on the 22nd August 2007
    A significant number of craft workers in their mid-20s are earning more than managers in industry and nearly half of construction workers with a National Craft Certificate have set up their own businesses, according to a report written by Shay Conway based on the results of a survey carried out by Red C and published by FÁS.


  • National Skills Bulletin 2007**
  • pdf | 2mb | NationalSkillsbulletin.pdf
  • The National Skills Bulletin 2007 is the third annual report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) on skills and occupational trends in Ireland. The objective of the Bulletin is to outline key labour market statistics in order to assist policy formulation in the areas of employment, education and training, and immigration. It also aims to provide information for students, career guidance advisors, and other interested parties relating to developments in the Irish labour market.
  • Irish Labour Market Review 2007
  • pdf |1.12kb | LabourMarketReview07.pdf
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Third Quarter 2007
  • pdf |292kb | 2007q3.pdf
  • Monitoring Ireland's Skills Supply: Trends in Education/Training Output** 
  • pdf | 1380kb | FASMonitoringSkills.pdf
  • The Monitoring Ireland's Skills Supply report, produced annually, provides an indication of the supply of skills to the Irish labour market from the formal education system. The report is designed to assist key policy makers in the area of education, labour market, immigration as well as providing information to career guidance officers, students and other interested parties.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Second Quarter 2007
  • pdf | 312kb | 2007q2.pdf
  • Employment is forecast grow by 60,000 jobs this year, with a more modest increase of 23,000 jobs anticpated for 2008. The average unemployment rate is forecast to remain just below 5% next year as the rate of immigration moderates in line with jobs growth..
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary First Quarter 2007
  • pdf | 204kb | 2007q1.pdf
  • Last year Ireland’s labour market continued to out perform the rest of the Eurozone delivering exceptional employment growth and an extremely low unemployment rate.

2006

2005

2004

  • Continuing Vocational Education and Training in Ireland 2004
  • pdf | 259kb | ContinuingVocationalEducationTraining2004.pdf
  • This report is an overview of the CVET system in Ireland. It is part of a series produced for each EU Member State at the request of CEDEFOP. Information is presented according to the following themes:

    1. Background information on CVET in Ireland
    2. Publicly promoted CVET for all
    3. Training for the unemployed and others vulnerable to exclusion in the labour market.
    4. CVET at the initiative of enterprises or social partners.
    5. CVET at the initiative of the individual.
  • Disability Policy and Development Newsletter Issue 3 2004
  • pdf | 244kb | Newsletter3.pdf
  • Disability Policy and Development Newsletter Issue 2 2004
  • pdf | 63kb | Newsletter2.pdf
  • Employer Customer Survey July – December 2004
  • pdf | 127kb | EmployerCustomerSurveyJultoDec2004.pdf
  • Employer Customer Survey January – June 2004
  • pdf | 243kb | EmployerCustomerSurveyJantoJun2004.pdf
  • Follow-Up Survey of FÁS Participants 2004
  • pdf | 272kb | FollowUpSurvey2004.pdf
  • This report presents the results of two surveys carried out by the ESRI on behalf of FÁS. The first is a sample survey of participants on FÁS training or employment programmes and the second is a survey of participants on FÁS Specialist Training Programmes for people with disabilities. The findings relate to employment outcomes, the perceived usefulness of the programme, certification, and satisfaction with the programmes.
  • IBEC/ICTU Workway Disability and Employment Guidelines
  • pdf | 334kb | Workway_Disability_Employment_Guidelines.pdf
  • Literature Review on Aspects of Training of Those at Work in Ireland: Synthesis Review 2004 **
  • pdf | 174kb | SynthesisReport.pdf
  • McIver Consulting produced this report under contract to FÁS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. It is based on a review of all previous publications and research about the training of the employed in Ireland
  • Participation of Employed in Education and Training 2004
  • pdf | 90kb | ParticipationOfEmployedinEducationAndTraining2004.pdf
  • The CSO’s Quarterly Household National Survey asks respondents whether they have received any education or training in the previous four weeks. This report presents statistics on the extent to which employed persons received such training in 2005. The different levels of participation of various groups of employees are highlighted
  • Employer Vacancy Feedback Report January – June 2004
  • pdf | 33kb | EmployerVacancyFeedbackReportAug2004.pdf
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary First Quarter 2004
  • pdf | 461kb | 2004Q1.pdf
  • The Commentary provides a review of recent developments in the Irish labour market and a preview of likely outcomes in the short-term. The Irish labour market is analysed in terms of trends in employment, unemployment, labour supply, and earnings.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Second Quarter 2004
  • pdf | 508kb | 2004Q2.pdf
  • The Commentary provides a review of recent developments in the Irish labour market and a preview of likely outcomes in the short-term. The Irish labour market is analysed in terms of trends in employment, unemployment, labour supply, and earnings.
  • FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary Third Quarter 2004
  • pdf | 1,634kb | 2004Q3.pdf
  • The Commentary provides a review of recent developments in the Irish labour market and a preview of likely outcomes in the short-term. The Irish labour market is analysed in terms of trends in employment, unemployment, labour supply, and earnings.
  • Irish Labour Market Review 2004
  • pdf | 475kb | LabourMarketReview2004.pdf
  • The Irish Labour Market Review is prepared and published by FÁS as a contribution to understanding and debate about Irish labour market developments and issues. The Review was first published in 2002 and has been published annually since. The Review analyses recent labour market trends in Ireland and likely future developments as well as making policy recommendations

2003

  • An Examination of Factors Influencing Placement for FÁS Programmes 2002
  • pdf | 57kb | FactorsInfluencingPlacement.pdf
  • Description of Vocational Education and Training in Ireland 2003
  • pdf | 278kb | DescriptionVocationalEducationTraining.pdf
  • This description is part of a series produced for each EU Member State. It follows a common format prescribed by Cedefop. The Overview presents the administrative and policy backgrounds of vocational education and training in Ireland as well as the current systems of initial and continuing education.

  • Disability Policy and Development Newsletter Issue 1 2003
  • pdf | 105kb | newsletter1.pdf
  • Evaluation of the Social Economy Programme 2003
  • pdf | 913kb | SocialEconomyProgrammeEvaluation.pdf
  • Follow-Up Survey of FÁS Participants 2003
  • pdf | 244kb | FollowUpSurvey2003.pdf
  • Participation of Employed in Education and Training 2003
  • pdf | 162kb | ParticipationOfEmployedinEducationAndTraining2003.pdf
  • Ready Willing and Able 2003
  • pdf | 367kb | Ready_Willing_Able.pdf
  • Construction Skills Monitoring Report No. 1, June 2003 **
  • pdf | 665kb | ConstructionMonitoringReport.pdf
  • This report provides a detailed analysis of the factors which will influence the level of construction activity and, consequently employment, over the periods 2003-2006 and 2007-2010 respectively. It also contains a detailed analysis of the demand for and supply of 24 specific construction occupations over the two forecast periods, and includes recommendations on how skills deficits or excesses might be addressed.
  • Financial Skills Monitoring Report No. 1, November 2003 **
  • pdf | 758kb | FinancialSkillsMonitoringReport1.pdf
  • This study provides a review of the demand and supply for financial skills over the period 2003-2010. It provides forecasts for recruitment demand across ten selected financial occupations, including both the expansion and replacement components. It also examines the provision of skills associated with the selected occupations and discusses shortfalls in these skills. It also puts forward recommendations for future policy formulation in this area
  • Labour Market Update Paper2003/01: The Performance of the Irish Labour Market in an EU Context
  • pdf | 270kb | PerformanceofIrishLabourMarketinEU.pdf
  • This paper adopts a more holistic assessment of the Irish labour market by using ten performance indicators which relate to the triple objectives of full employment, productivity and social inclusion, arising from the EU Lisbon Summit in the year 2000. Overall, this broader approach shows Ireland in a positive light vis-à-vis our EU counterparts while at the same time highlighting aspects of our labour market that could be improved.
  • Soft Skills Development in the Irish Economy 2003
  • pdf | 302kb | SoftSkillsDevelopment.pdf
  • This study was commissioned by FÁS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs in order to establish the current position in relation to meeting the soft skills requirements in the work place in Ireland and to identify any areas in which recommendations can be made for improvement. Soft skills are defined as "the inter-personal and intra-personal skills required in order to be effective in the workplace". The report examines trends with regard to soft skills requirements arising from the introduction of new forms of working, both in Ireland and elsewhere. It finds that while there are many examples of good practice within both the workplace and the educational system, there is no clear national policy or framework to provide a cohesive structure or direction.

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