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Au Pair in Ireland: salary, working hours, holidays, etc.

The Au Pair program in Ireland is a cultural exchange that represents a mutual cooperation between an Au Pair and a Host Family. Each country has certain rules and regulations for the Au Pair program. Here are some important details about the Au Pair program in Ireland.

Working hours

According to program requirements, Au Pairs in Ireland can work up to 48 hours a week, including babysitting hours.Au Pairs have the right to  11 consecutive hours rest in any 24-hour period and 24 consecutive hours rest every week. They also have a right to a 15-minute break after 4 ½ hours of work and a 30-minute break after 6 hours of work.Discuss the future schedule with your Host Family or Au Pair and state it in the contract as well. 

Salary

Under Irish employment law, an Au Pair enjoys the same protection as a domestic worker. Therefore, au pairs are paid the minimum wage, which varies according to the age of the employee. Click here to read all the updates on the minimum wage in Ireland. If the candidate happens to work more than than the weekly standard, they should talk to the Host Family about compensation accordingly. Click here to read more about the Employment Rights of Domestic Workers in Ireland.
 
To make the payment procedures easier for both Au Pair and Host Family, consider opening a bank account in Ireland to receive money through bank transfers. 

Time off

Participants in Ireland have two days off per week. In addition, the Au Pair should have two weeks of paid holiday during a 12-month long stay. To avoid possible misunderstandings, the participant needs to plan the vacation and inform the family in advance. This will help them plan the schedule accordingly. 
 
Include all these details in the contract to ensure the program runs smoothly from beginning to end. 

 

Language course

Au Pairs in Ireland have the opportunity to attend a language course to improve their English knowledge.The Host Family and the Au Pair need to discuss the daily schedule and responsibilities to make sure the participant has a few hours a week to attend the language classes. 
 
The participant is responsible for covering the cost of the language course. They can always ask the Host Family if they would like to help with the costs.  

What else?

In order to receive a visa to work in Ireland the Au Pair needs to have good English in writing and speaking. 


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