Ireland slides in world ranking of most competitive economies State suffers biggest fall after Australia amongst world’s most competitive economies in IMD annual reportWed Jun 18 2025 - 08:38
Global markets fall as Israel-Iran conflict weighs on investor confidenceEuronext Dublin underperformed peers as it finished down 1.9% on the back of some weakness in its bigger hittersTue Jun 17 2025 - 18:06
Dublin is fifth most expensive capital in Europe for living costsCity is fifth costliest in terms of living expenses, but is 13th most affordable when average wages are accounted for, report finds Tue Jun 17 2025 - 14:58
Mortgage lending by credit unions up 34% on foot of homebuyers seeking alternatives to banksTotal credit union loan book now stands at €6.08 billion, which is its highest point since 2008Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
Small business owners ‘out of their depth’ on tech skills critical for survivalSurvey finds 59% of small firms are worried about the impact of tariffs on their businessTue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
VAT rate for hospitality to be cut in budget, Harris saysBenefits of trade are being replaced by zero-sum thinking that is detrimental to living standards on all sides, Minister saysMon Jun 16 2025 - 13:18
Irish waste processing company Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New ZealandThe business employs 100 people and operates from a 66,000sq ft manufacturing facility at Rathcairn in Co MeathFri Jun 13 2025 - 11:24
Ireland ‘silent’ on watering down of European Union’s sustainability rules for companies Other member states vocal on new laws designed to stamp out human rights abuses and environmental harm, Oireachtas hearsWed Jun 11 2025 - 18:41
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or dieselPetrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last yearWed Jun 11 2025 - 14:58
Global markets steady as trade talks between US and China continueEuronext Dublin outperformed its international as it finished the day up 0.6%, boosted by homebuildersTue Jun 10 2025 - 18:02
Impact of AI on Ireland’s energy demands ‘not going to be as steep’ as fearedOfficials from Research Ireland appeared before newly formed Joint Committee on Artificial IntelligenceTue Jun 10 2025 - 16:15
Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increasesChanges are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax billsTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Ibec seeks overhaul of Government regulations Business lobby identifies 48 areas where ‘excessive’ regulation has increased costs for businesses of all sizesTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Home building rate shrinks for first time in nine months amid wider dip in construction Construction firms report ‘market uncertainty and signs of demand easing’, even as Government again lags housing targetsTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
ICS Medical Devices to create 72 new jobs by 2028 Galway company sets out plans for investment of €1.5m Enterprise Ireland funding Fri Jun 06 2025 - 17:04
Solar power hit new record on Irish grid in MayAlmost a third of all electricity came from renewable sources with more records likely Fri Jun 06 2025 - 16:35
Co-founder of Swedish internet security company named EY World Entrepreneur of the YearSharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan of Shorla Oncology represented Ireland at the event in MonacoFri Jun 06 2025 - 10:15
Sales of non-alcoholic Guinness surged 35% last yearProduct expected to take up about 12% of all production at St James’s Gate in near future, Diageo Ireland saidFri Jun 06 2025 - 09:05
Irish exploration company Clontarf Energy cuts losses by 12%Group has operations in Ghana and Chad, as well as Bolivia, where there are 23m metric tonnes of lithiumFri Jun 06 2025 - 08:36
Cyclist (60s) killed in collision with van in Co CorkFatal crash occurred at about 5pm on Wednesday Wed Jun 04 2025 - 21:22
Dublin-based start-up Chemishield to create 50 jobs as firm eyes expansion into North America Company has also announced that Malcolm Bell, chief executive of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, has invested in the business Wed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Guinness and Three seen as Ireland’s ‘top sponsors’ as number of deals rises 29%Data show the ‘enduring appeal’ of rugby as a sponsorship platform in Ireland, report from consultancy group Onside saysTue Jun 03 2025 - 19:18
Bank of Ireland cuts interest rates on savings accountsThe changes will take effect on Thursday, but customers can still avail of the current rates if they open their account by WednesdayTue Jun 03 2025 - 11:08
Job numbers in occupations exposed to AI up 94% in Ireland since 2019Technology is making workers better able to command higher wage premiums, according to a new report from PwCTue Jun 03 2025 - 06:00
Shares in Hvivo nosedive as it loses key contract and postpones anotherIrish company said the decisions are related to ‘current uncertainties’ in the pharma sector, especially in the United StatesFri May 30 2025 - 10:22
Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEOKevin Sherry has been interim chief executive since March after Leo Clancy announced he was stepping down for a job in the private sectorFri May 30 2025 - 09:32
Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern charged with murder following extradition from DubaiSenior member of organised crime group arrived in Ireland on Thursday evening and was taken under armed escort to the Special Criminal CourtThu May 29 2025 - 21:54
Aviva chair appointed president of the Institute of DirectorsHelen Nolan replaces John Reynolds who has held the position for the last two yearsWed May 28 2025 - 16:44
New think tank set up to focus on Irish energy policy Trifecta Ireland said it will work with the State and the private sector, as well as with the science communityWed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Admin expenses see profits at distributor Sysco Foods Ireland dip more than 23%Group acquired fruit and vegetable supplier Ready Chef for €7.6m in February, which it said would broaden its offeringTue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Irish watchdog orders fast fashion group Shein to rectify breaches to EU consumer lawIssues identified include fake discounts, pressure selling tactics, and unclear information regarding consumer rightsMon May 26 2025 - 16:08
Five Irish locations selected to become ‘global home of Halloween’€1.5m will be invested by Fáilte Ireland over next three years as part of schemeFri May 23 2025 - 15:59
Irish post office network requires annual funding of €15m to avoid ‘rapid closures’Network ‘at a tipping point’ and closures have potential for ‘irreparable’ damage to communities, notes Grant Thornton report Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Ryanair profits dip 16% to €1.6bn on lower fares Dip comes despite 4% increase in revenue, as well as a 9% reduction in operating expensesMon May 19 2025 - 06:34
Dublin-based CityJet reports loss of €16.8m in 2023Directors conclude ‘significant doubt’ over ability to continue as going concern Fri May 16 2025 - 15:59
Leaving Cert maths: Bonus points linked to decline in standards and should be reassessed, researchers say Policymakers should ‘reassess the nature of bonus points’ to reduce the incentive to aim for a low passing grade, study saysFri May 16 2025 - 13:00
Lego Ireland grew revenue by 16% after opening second store hereLego group described Ireland as a ‘new market’, and said the outlook for 2025 was for single-digit revenue growthFri May 16 2025 - 09:54
‘It felt empowering and worthwhile’: Singer marks three years of weekly housing protests at Dáil ÉireannMartin Leahy says lack of housing is ‘a failure on the part of Government’Thu May 15 2025 - 16:05
One person taken to hospital after fire at apartment block in north DublinFirefighters bring blaze at Northwood in Santry under controlWed May 14 2025 - 23:48
Linked Finance raises more than €50m in new funding for SMEsLender has so far facilitated more than 4,500 loans for Irish SMEs worth €350mWed May 14 2025 - 06:00
Global markets steady after softer than expected US inflation dataEuronext Dublin underperformed peers as it finished the day down 0.4% after a number of its heavier hitters endured a sluggish dayTue May 13 2025 - 18:05
Republic’s complex regulatory framework stunting growth, say companiesEffective compliance is much more challenging in Ireland compared to around the world, report from PwC findsTue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Construction activity increased in April, but was slowest on housingFastest increase was in commercial activity, which expanded for the third month running and at a solid paceTue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Tyrone-based builder McAleer and Rushe to pay €10m dividend to shareholdersShareholders set for €10.1m dividend, as group eyes turnover of more than €650m this yearMon May 12 2025 - 15:40
Credit union movement named most reputable organisation in IrelandMeta, X (formerly Twitter), RTÉ, FAI and Uisce Éireann were the organisations with worst reputationsTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Price of a home in the Republic rose by 9.8% on average in the first quarter, report saysNew homes and those seen as more energy efficient are commanding ‘hefty’ premiums, says GeowoxSat Apr 26 2025 - 06:00
Losses at Business Post deepen 54% in 2023Business Post group expects to be profitable and cash generative in both 2025 and 2026, its latest set of accounts showFri Apr 25 2025 - 14:36
Weeks before extent of Intel’s job cuts known, Minister for Enterprise saysSemiconductor manufacturer delivered a disappointing forecast on Thursday as sweeping job cuts loomFri Apr 25 2025 - 07:47
Elizabeth Sheehan named as country executive of The 30% ClubGlobal campaign for better gender balance is supported by board chairpersons and CEOs of medium and large organisationsTue Apr 22 2025 - 16:24
Job postings increase but tariffs could lead to sharp slowdown in growth, report finds‘Cautious optimism’ that an agreement can be reached as EU leaders hope for dialogue with the USTue Apr 22 2025 - 13:27
