Cookie Policy
The Department of Social Protection respects the privacy of all customers of our websites. The following outlines our policy concerning the use of cookies on JobsIreland.ie. We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology and/or legislation. We may also update our data usage policies which may affect the way in which cookies are used by us and how you as a customer can manage them.
Cookies are small text files, placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. Your web browser then sends these cookies back to the website on each subsequent visit. Cookies are used to monitor website traffic and enhance your experience of our website. The information stored in a cookie may relate to your browsing habits on the webpage or a unique identification number so that the website can remember you on your return visit. Generally speaking, cookies do not contain personal information from which you can be identified, unless you have furnished such information to the website.
JobsIreland uses the following cookie types:
CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION |
Strictly Necessary | These cookies are necessary to deliver our services and the website needs them to function as expected. They need to be turned on at all times and therefore we do not provide an opt-out option. |
Performance | These cookies help us to improve the way our website works, by providing better insights for ensuring enhanced customer experience. Customers will have an opt-out option for these. |
Third Party | These cookies may be set by third party websites and do things like measure how you view Facebook and YouTube content on JobsIreland.ie. Customers will have an opt-out option for these. |
Analytics | These cookies help us understand how users interact with the website by collecting usage data (e.g. Google Analytics). |
Cookies usage on JobsIreland
When you first visit this website, you will see a message informing you about the cookie consent statement. If you click the ‘Accept All’ button, a cookie will be set that records your preference of opting in to all the cookies in the JobsIreland website.
Most browsers allow you to turn off cookies or to customise your settings for cookies. To find out how to do this, see the ‘Help’ menu on your browser. Please note that you will need to renew your cookies preferences if you:
- delete, block or otherwise restrict cookies
- use a different computer, device or Internet browser
JobsIreland uses cookies to improve your experience of our online website and services. We collect non-personally identifiable information (PII) about visitors’ use of the website, such as mentioned below.
- number of people who visit the website;
- date, time and duration of visits;
- number of pages viewed;
- amount of time spent on the website;
- popular pages of the website;
- medium of referral;
- type of operating system and devices used;
If you are concerned about how personal data is processed via this website, please contact us by completing the “Contact Us” form here.
Links
This website may contain links to other non-Department of Social Protection sites. The Department of Social Protection is not responsible for these sites or for the cookie statements of other websites.
Notification of Change
The Department of Social Protection reserves the right to amend this statement at any future date and will post any substantive changes here.
Glossary of technical terms used
Web Browser
A web browser is the piece of software you use to read web pages. Examples are Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Opera.
IP Address
Your IP address identifies your computer (or your internet service provider’s computer) in internet protocol code (for example 123.456.78.90). Every computer connected to the web has a unique IP address, although the address may not be the same every time a connection is made.
This cookie statement was last modified in October 2026.
Cookies used on JobsIreland Website:
Cookie | Policy | Expiry |
wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress Essential Cookie | When the browsing session ends |
wordpress_test_cookiesl | WordPress Essential Cookie | When the browsing session ends |
wp-settings-* | WordPress Essential Cookie | 1 Year |
wp-settings-time-1 | WordPress Essential Cookie | 1 Year |
wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress Essential Cookie | When the browsing session ends |
wp_lang | WordPress Essential Cookie | 1 Year |
onetap-accessibility-free | Stores the user’s accessibility preferences | 1 Year |
GPS | Helps YouTube understand the user’s general location when viewing embedded videos | When the browsing session ends |
PREF | Remembers YouTube preferences and settings | 8 Months |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Helps YouTube measure video usage and performance | 6 Months |
YSC | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos during the session | When the browsing session ends |
ga_* | Helps Google Analytics distinguish users and sessions | When the browsing session ends |
cmplz_banner_status | Remembers whether the cookie banner has been dismissed | 1 Year |
cmplz_consented_services | Remembers which services the user has allowed or rejected | 1 Year |
cmplz_cookie_data | Stores information about cookies detected on the website | 1 Year |
cmplz_functional | Remembers the user’s consent for functional cookies | 1 Year |
cmplz_marketing | Remembers the user’s consent for marketing cookies | 1 Year |
cmplz_policy_id | Remembers which version of the cookie policy the user accepted | 1 Year |
cmplz_preferences | Remembers the user’s consent for preference cookies | 1 Year |
cmplz_statistics | Remembers the user’s consent for statistics cookies | 1 Year |