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Irish explorer Arkle Resources to prospect for lithium in Botswana

Irish explorer Arkle Resources to prospect for lithium in Botswana

Group to search for the metal which is in increasingly high demand as it is used in electric car batteries

Fri Dec 15 2023 - 07:41
Personal Injuries Assessment Board changes name and launches mediation service

Personal Injuries Assessment Board changes name and launches mediation service

Claimants and respondents can opt for mediation as a method of resolving claims arising from workplace accidents

Thu Dec 14 2023 - 00:01
Cannabis worth more than €4m seized at Rosslare Europort

Cannabis worth more than €4m seized at Rosslare Europort

Man in his 30s was arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in Co Wexford

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 19:26
Kinahan cartel ‘lieutenant’ Liam Byrne extradited to UK on weapons charges

Kinahan cartel ‘lieutenant’ Liam Byrne extradited to UK on weapons charges

Byrne, who is from Dublin, was arrested in June whilst eating in a restaurant in Mallorca

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 18:25
New lending to SMEs down 12% as interest rates on outstanding loans rise

New lending to SMEs down 12% as interest rates on outstanding loans rise

Sector showing largest annual decline in new lending was property where it amounted to €771m, down from €1.1bn

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 16:31
Gender pay gap at the Central Bank falls to 3.9%, report shows

Gender pay gap at the Central Bank falls to 3.9%, report shows

Data shows gap is driven by a higher proportion of men working at senior levels in the regulator

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 14:15
Property investment in Dublin expected to tick up in first half of 2024

Property investment in Dublin expected to tick up in first half of 2024

City ranked 13th among a group of 30 European cities in report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 06:00
Half of Irish workers not offered any employment benefits

Half of Irish workers not offered any employment benefits

More women than men do not receive any benefits, according to research from Lockton People Solutions

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 06:00
Global markets subdued at start of busy week

Global markets subdued at start of busy week

Euronext Dublin was up marginally on Monday but trading volumes tailed off to drop about 20 per cent below average

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 18:19
Deliveroo ruling in UK ‘could impact’ future Irish gig economy cases

Deliveroo ruling in UK ‘could impact’ future Irish gig economy cases

Employment law experts say there are significant differences between case and Irish Supreme Court ruling in Domino’s case

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 05:11
‘Shame on those people’: Arnotts chief rounds on rioters

‘Shame on those people’: Arnotts chief rounds on rioters

Dublin businesses ‘massively concerned’ about cost and impact of riots on trade in what is busiest trading period of the year

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 12:14
Receiver appointed to Johnny Ronan portfolio that includes Bewley’s Cafe

Receiver appointed to Johnny Ronan portfolio that includes Bewley’s Cafe

Active discussions are ongoing with an international investor, but developer’s property company missed deadlines set by banks

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 20:47
Critics believe overhaul of planning system will limit spurious objections

Critics believe overhaul of planning system will limit spurious objections

Running to more than 700 pages, bill expected to address infrastructure deficits

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 20:06
Passenger restrictions at Dublin Airport will hit all aviation activity — DAA

Passenger restrictions at Dublin Airport will hit all aviation activity — DAA

General flights, business flights, as well as extra flights for big sporting events to be affected, Kenny Jacobs to tell Oireachtas

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 06:00
Hotel sector grows modestly in October, but only outside Dublin

Hotel sector grows modestly in October, but only outside Dublin

The average daily room rate in Irish hotels was €162.10, which represented an increase of 1.5% on last year, data shows

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 16:34
CRH shares climb amid surging profits

CRH shares climb amid surging profits

Building materials giant says full year profit will be ‘well ahead’ of last year in first trading update since delisting in Dublin

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 15:56
Diagnostic healthcare provider Affidea to create 120 new jobs

Diagnostic healthcare provider Affidea to create 120 new jobs

In addition, a new purpose-built diagnostics clinic will open in Charlestown in north Dublin in December

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 14:16
Origin Enterprises announces €20m share buyback programme

Origin Enterprises announces €20m share buyback programme

Company last week said revenue rose last year as the company put in a strong performance in declining commodity markets

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 07:47
‘Cautious’ Christmas planned amid concern over economic slowdown

‘Cautious’ Christmas planned amid concern over economic slowdown

Just over half of consumers expect to have less to spend than last year, report for Irish League of Credit Unions shows

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 05:00
Planning persmission granted for onshore windfarm in Cork

Planning persmission granted for onshore windfarm in Cork

Coom Green Energy Park will have capacity to generate enough power for the equivalent of 80,000 homes

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 14:42
Childcare providers may withdraw from funding scheme over reporting rules

Childcare providers may withdraw from funding scheme over reporting rules

Ibec group says it ‘firmly believes’ providers should not be compelled to disclose further financial information

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 14:29
West Wood Club made almost €600,000 last year as Covid restrictions lifted

West Wood Club made almost €600,000 last year as Covid restrictions lifted

Gym company’s average number of employees throughout the year was 472, up from 279

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 14:06
Irish consumers to cut Christmas shopping spend as cost of living bites

Irish consumers to cut Christmas shopping spend as cost of living bites

Meanwhile, six in 10 people have or will be reducing their spend in restaurants and pubs during holiday season, report shows

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 07:46
‘I just made it to Egypt now. I am exhausted’: Irish citizens leave Gaza and cross to safety at Rafah

‘I just made it to Egypt now. I am exhausted’: Irish citizens leave Gaza and cross to safety at Rafah

Ibrahim Alagha and his family confirmed they had made it across the border, but Zak Hania expects to be left off list

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 19:47
Eir parent company acquires 6% stake in Belgian peer Proximus

Eir parent company acquires 6% stake in Belgian peer Proximus

Carraun says Proximus has developed a successful international business via its affiliates BICS and Telesign

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 10:50
Griffin hotel group says ‘relentless rise’ in interest rates behind drop in profit

Griffin hotel group says ‘relentless rise’ in interest rates behind drop in profit

Operator of Monart Destination Spa and Ferrycarrig Hotel in Co Wexford, as well as nearby Hotel Kilkenny, sees profits fall by a third

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 10:26
DCC sees profits slip 4% after declines in healthcare and technology divisions

DCC sees profits slip 4% after declines in healthcare and technology divisions

Group’s energy arm announces acquisition of Progas, a leading distributor of liquefied petroleum gas in Germany

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 09:47
Woodies DIY parent Grafton Group on track as revenue rises

Woodies DIY parent Grafton Group on track as revenue rises

Overall group demand was more subdued in the four months to the end of October, group tells investors in trading update

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 07:52
Dublin Airport operator DAA appoints United Oil and Gas executive as CFO

Dublin Airport operator DAA appoints United Oil and Gas executive as CFO

Peter Dunne to replace Catherine Gubbins who is leaving the business to take up a role with sandwich-maker Greencore

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 07:23
Global stocks trade cautiously as markets await US inflation data

Global stocks trade cautiously as markets await US inflation data

Most notable mover in Dublin was Paddy Power Betfair parent Flutter Entertainment which climbed 2.25%

Mon Nov 13 2023 - 18:15
Dermot Desmond biometrics company Daon sees profits dip

Dermot Desmond biometrics company Daon sees profits dip

Company developed the Verifly vaccine passport app used by Aer Lingus and other airlines during the pandemic

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 06:00
Retired finance lecturer from Co Down elected president of ACCA

Retired finance lecturer from Co Down elected president of ACCA

Ronnie Patton, from Bangor will lead more than 750,000 ACCA members and future members across 181 countries

Fri Nov 10 2023 - 12:15
Irish signing programme Dizzy Deliveries wins Clio award in Los Angeles

Irish signing programme Dizzy Deliveries wins Clio award in Los Angeles

Dizzy Deliveries is a 13-episode children’s TV show with Lámh signs which first aired on RTÉJr in October 2022

Fri Nov 10 2023 - 00:01
Government receives copy of RTÉ's ‘strategic vision’ for broadcaster’s future

Government receives copy of RTÉ's ‘strategic vision’ for broadcaster’s future

RTÉ has been rocked by major controversy this year amid Ryan Tubridy payments scandal

Thu Nov 09 2023 - 21:38
World markets stutter as hopes that high interest rates have peaked fade

World markets stutter as hopes that high interest rates have peaked fade

AIB finished the day up 1.6% in Dublin following a share sale by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 18:31
Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

The chain implemented ‘selective price increases’ for shoppers over the past year after reporting a spike in costs

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 08:33
Homeowners can save almost €600 per month by switching, says broker

Homeowners can save almost €600 per month by switching, says broker

Mortgage holders may already be paying a ‘record average’ of up to €7,099 in extra repayments per year, doddl.ie says

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 16:38
Dublin-based Keaney Insurance Brokers bought by US peer

Dublin-based Keaney Insurance Brokers bought by US peer

Company was founded in 1993 by Terry Keaney who will continue, together with the management team, to oversee the business

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 16:37
Corre Energy seals Siemens deal that will help it close pipeline of projects

Corre Energy seals Siemens deal that will help it close pipeline of projects

Companies said they have launched a global collaboration for the deployment of multiday compressed air energy storage

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 15:40
Value and volume of services sector rose in September

Value and volume of services sector rose in September

Largest annual increase in value was in accommodation and food service activities, which surged 13.8%, CSO data shows

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 14:21
Property prices in urban zones falling, report finds

Property prices in urban zones falling, report finds

Irish property tech firm Geowox has published its quarterly Irish housing market report which focuses on actual sales

Sat Nov 04 2023 - 00:01
Juvenile male arrested in connection with serious assault in Sligo

Juvenile male arrested in connection with serious assault in Sligo

Teenage boy was taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital

Fri Nov 03 2023 - 00:30
Cuts at RTÉ could ‘kill’ broadcaster entirely, says former chair

Cuts at RTÉ could ‘kill’ broadcaster entirely, says former chair

Former chair of board at the broadcaster said it is facing an existential crisis during inaugural Gay Byrne memorial lecture

Thu Nov 02 2023 - 22:15
People living in ‘very or extremely disadvantaged’ areas up by a third

People living in ‘very or extremely disadvantaged’ areas up by a third

Gap between Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas and the national average has increased since 2016, major report finds

Thu Nov 02 2023 - 00:01
Energy price cuts of 10-30% for nearly all Irish households in coming days

Energy price cuts of 10-30% for nearly all Irish households in coming days

Almost all households will see cuts of between 10 and 30 per cent over coming days as suppliers start competing for business

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Paschal Donohoe to be interviewed by Colm O’Regan at Kilkenomics

Paschal Donohoe to be interviewed by Colm O’Regan at Kilkenomics

There will be more than 60 speakers and hosts discussing a range of topics at Kilkenomics across Kilkenny city this week

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Manufacturing sector weakens to greatest extent for three months

Manufacturing sector weakens to greatest extent for three months

Staff hiring stagnated as manufacturers became less optimistic about growth prospects for the year ahead

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Consumer lending grows at highest annual rate since financial crash

Consumer lending grows at highest annual rate since financial crash

The annual growth rate has been consistently positive for the last 21 months, the Central Bank said in a note

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 16:23
Consumer sentiment boosted by supports in Budget 2024

Consumer sentiment boosted by supports in Budget 2024

Uptick in confidence driven by domestic factors as improved sentiment in Ireland contrasted markedly with other countries

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
Irish-headquartered tech firm Konversational to expand in Europe

Irish-headquartered tech firm Konversational to expand in Europe

Group expects to generate revenue growth of more than €5m with new offices in France, Germany and Switzerland

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
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