Working time in Ireland

This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on working time. It lists the five key entitlements under the working time regulations and covers the 48 hour week, daily rest entitlement, breaks during the week and week rest period in more detail. It explains the provisions of the General Exemption Regulations including employees travelling long distances, security or surveillance work and continuity of production or production. It also covers compensatory rest and night work.