Private rental sector has lost more than 43,000 properties over past five yearsIreland’s ‘stringent rent controls’ have led investors to seek more favourable markets in recent years, according to Sherry FitzgeraldMon Jun 30 2025 - 06:00
US-founded AI firm Partsol to create at least 25 new jobs in DublinCompany said decision to relocate from the US to Ireland earlier this year reflects ‘a deeper and more strategic bet on Ireland’s future’Mon Jun 30 2025 - 06:00
Sharp increase in reports of phone call and text message fraud this year, AIB saysAttempted and successful fraudulent activity was up 297%, although the figure is based on the value of payments reported as fraudulentFri Jun 27 2025 - 11:24
First-time buyers in Dublin now locked out of Help-to-Buy scheme, warns SavillsEstate agent also warns in pre-budget submission that high transaction costs are dampening investment in commercial propertyFri Jun 27 2025 - 08:57
Global shares hit their third record high in three days despite Fed concernsEuronext Dublin finished the day up 0.5%, which was largely in line with international peersThu Jun 26 2025 - 18:42
Economic value of golf to Ireland has more than doubled since 2014 to €717mNew research outlines impact of golf in Ireland by analysing consumer spending, gross value added, employment, and tax revenuesThu Jun 26 2025 - 14:48
Irish businesses show ‘disconnect between perception and reality’ on cybersecurityMore than 90% believe they are adequately protected, yet most do not regularly update their software, research findsThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Mixed bag for global markets as Israel-Iran tensions easeEuronext Dublin finished down 0.8%, which was largely in line with international peersWed Jun 25 2025 - 17:55
Ryanair’s challenge to Covid-19 aid for German airline Condor rejected by European courtCondor was part of the Thomas Cook Group, which collapsed in 2019, forcing the airline to file for insolvencyWed Jun 25 2025 - 12:08
Scandinavian consortium circling Dalata yet to make any fresh offer to buy the groupHotel group’s board said it ‘continues to engage’ with parties who are participating in the formal sales process Mon Jun 23 2025 - 07:33
Markets mixed after US indicates it will hold back from any immediate action in IranPTSB was the standout performer on the day at home as it climbed 4%, while the Euronext Dublin index was little changedFri Jun 20 2025 - 17:54
Irish ports handle 12.9m tonnes of goods in the first quarterGreenore in Louth is included for the first time in CSO data brining the number of main statistical port in State to eightFri Jun 20 2025 - 13:05
Residential construction fell 10% in first quarter of 2025 compared with last year, says CSODublin faces second consecutive year of declining apartment completions, according to estate agent JLLFri Jun 20 2025 - 12:02
Median value of homes bought by first-time buyers has risen to nearly €372,000Mortgage drawdowns by this cohort exceeded €7.8bn last year, the highest since 2006Fri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Number of passengers using Irish airports held steady in first quarterLondon-Heathrow, Amsterdam-Schiphol, and Manchester were the most popular routes for passengers travelling through Dublin AirportThu Jun 19 2025 - 14:37
Stock of foreign direct investment in Ireland fell by €50bn in 2023, data showsAlmost two thirds of inward FDI was concentrated among the top 25 firmsThu Jun 19 2025 - 13:33
Competition worth €500,000 aims to boost companies that foster cross-border linksStelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the EasyJet, announced the launch of the North–South Business Cooperation AwardsWed Jun 18 2025 - 12:53
Finglas-based IT group acquires south Dublin peer Abacus Systems in seven figure dealIT.ie said the move would see its customer base grows by 50 per cent to more than 500 clientsWed Jun 18 2025 - 11:35
Be wary of holiday scams as summer picks up, banks warn publicFraudsters are targeting holidaymakers with offers, particularly touting ‘recent cancellations’ or ‘limited time offers’Wed Jun 18 2025 - 09:26
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
