A new study led by University of Galway is shedding light on employment conditions in the Irish hospitality sector.
It's part of an international project called the Global Hospitality Research Alliance, which looks at working conditions across the world
This study was carried out among more than 700 hospitality workers across Ireland.
It found strong levels of worker confidence in skills and commitment to the job, with more than two thirds saying they enjoy the work environment.
But on the other side, more than two thirds agreed they felt burned out at the end of the day, and a similar number said they felt "emotionally drained" by their work.
The study also found that a small amount of workers are still denied basic employment rights - like being paid less than minimum wage, or being forced to work unpaid hours.
Researchers say this report is indicative rather than representative - but will be of interest to many stakeholders ranging from workers and unions, to educators and policymakers.
The research was led by Dr. Deirdre Curran of the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics.
