Out of curiosity, what is your work day like? Are you putting in something like a 9-6 as is common in the U.S.?

Aye, pretty much (9-5:30 with flexible start time). Thing is, I would probably work longer hours voluntarily if I could telework - give over half my usual commute time to a little extra.

But that's a different story...

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5092589

I work in Ireland too (I moved to Ireland 3 months ago) and I work 8:30-5 with flexible start time, 8:30-4 on fridays, and I can work from home some days as well.