The Pat Kenny Show "There's a lot of people on social welfare who just do not want to work"
May 24, 2022
Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Gary Gannon, discusses the challenges in the hospitality sector, attributing staff shortages to low wages. The debate touches on unemployment benefits and job vacancies. The podcast explores unpaid training practices in the industry and the impact of a lack of affordable housing on recruiting staff. It also delves into the difficulties faced in hiring experienced staff, comparisons with other countries, and the ramifications of the 'Great Resignation' on Irish businesses.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Debate on Unemployment Benefits and Job Vacancies in the Hospitality Sector
03:57 • 2min
Challenges in the Hospitality Sector: Unpaid Training and Lack of Affordable Housing
06:26 • 2min
Challenges in Recruiting Hospitality Staff in Ireland
07:57 • 7min
Impacts of the 'Great Resignation' on Irish Businesses and the Shift of Power from Employers to Employees
15:01 • 4min