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Small business owners ‘out of their depth’ on tech skills critical for survival

Small business owners ‘out of their depth’ on tech skills critical for survival

Survey finds 59% of small firms are worried about the impact of tariffs on their business

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
Mortgage lending by credit unions up 34% on foot of homebuyers seeking alternatives to banks

Mortgage lending by credit unions up 34% on foot of homebuyers seeking alternatives to banks

Total credit union loan book now stands at €6.08 billion, which is its highest point since 2008

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
VAT rate for hospitality to be cut in budget, Harris says

VAT rate for hospitality to be cut in budget, Harris says

Benefits of trade are being replaced by zero-sum thinking that is detrimental to living standards on all sides, Minister says

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 13:18
Irish waste processing company Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New Zealand

Irish waste processing company Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New Zealand

The business employs 100 people and operates from a 66,000sq ft manufacturing facility at Rathcairn in Co Meath

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 11:24
Ireland ‘silent’ on watering down of European Union’s sustainability rules for companies

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 hears

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 18:41
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel

New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel

Petrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last year

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 14:58
Global markets steady as trade talks between US and China continue

Global markets steady as trade talks between US and China continue

Euronext Dublin outperformed its international as it finished the day up 0.6%, boosted by homebuilders

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 18:02
Impact of AI on Ireland’s energy demands ‘not going to be as steep’ as feared

Impact of AI on Ireland’s energy demands ‘not going to be as steep’ as feared

Officials from Research Ireland appeared before newly formed Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 16:15
Ibec seeks overhaul of Government regulations

Ibec seeks overhaul of Government regulations

Business lobby identifies 48 areas where ‘excessive’ regulation has increased costs for businesses of all sizes

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Home building rate shrinks for first time in nine months amid wider dip in construction

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 targets

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases

Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases

Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
ICS Medical Devices to create 72 new jobs by 2028

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 May

Solar power hit new record on Irish grid in May

Almost 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 Year

Co-founder of Swedish internet security company named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year

Sharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan of Shorla Oncology represented Ireland at the event in Monaco

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 10:15
Sales of non-alcoholic Guinness surged 35% last year

Sales of non-alcoholic Guinness surged 35% last year

Product expected to take up about 12% of all production at St James’s Gate in near future, Diageo Ireland said

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 09:05
Irish exploration company Clontarf Energy cuts losses by 12%

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 lithium

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 08:36
Cyclist (60s) killed in collision with van in Co Cork

Cyclist (60s) killed in collision with van in Co Cork

Fatal 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

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%

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 says

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 19:18
Bank of Ireland cuts interest rates on savings accounts

Bank of Ireland cuts interest rates on savings accounts

The changes will take effect on Thursday, but customers can still avail of the current rates if they open their account by Wednesday

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 11:08
Job numbers in occupations exposed to AI up 94% in Ireland since 2019

Job numbers in occupations exposed to AI up 94% in Ireland since 2019

Technology is making workers better able to command higher wage premiums, according to a new report from PwC

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 06:00
Shares in Hvivo nosedive as it loses key contract and postpones another

Shares in Hvivo nosedive as it loses key contract and postpones another

Irish company said the decisions are related to ‘current uncertainties’ in the pharma sector, especially in the United States

Fri May 30 2025 - 10:22
Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO

Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO

Kevin Sherry has been interim chief executive since March after Leo Clancy announced he was stepping down for a job in the private sector

Fri May 30 2025 - 09:32
Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern charged with murder following extradition from Dubai

Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern charged with murder following extradition from Dubai

Senior member of organised crime group arrived in Ireland on Thursday evening and was taken under armed escort to the Special Criminal Court

Thu May 29 2025 - 21:54
Aviva chair appointed president of the Institute of Directors

Aviva chair appointed president of the Institute of Directors

Helen Nolan replaces John Reynolds who has held the position for the last two years

Wed May 28 2025 - 16:44
New think tank set up to focus on Irish energy policy

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 community

Wed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Admin expenses see profits at distributor Sysco Foods Ireland dip more than 23%

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 offering

Tue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Irish watchdog orders fast fashion group Shein to rectify breaches to EU consumer law

Irish watchdog orders fast fashion group Shein to rectify breaches to EU consumer law

Issues identified include fake discounts, pressure selling tactics, and unclear information regarding consumer rights

Mon May 26 2025 - 16:08
Five Irish locations selected to become ‘global home of Halloween’

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 scheme

Fri May 23 2025 - 15:59
Irish post office network requires annual funding of €15m to avoid ‘rapid closures’

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

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 expenses

Mon May 19 2025 - 06:34
Dublin-based CityJet reports loss of €16.8m in 2023

Dublin-based CityJet reports loss of €16.8m in 2023

Directors 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

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 says

Fri May 16 2025 - 13:00
Lego Ireland grew revenue by 16% after opening second store here

Lego Ireland grew revenue by 16% after opening second store here

Lego group described Ireland as a ‘new market’, and said the outlook for 2025 was for single-digit revenue growth

Fri May 16 2025 - 09:54
‘It felt empowering and worthwhile’: Singer marks three years of weekly housing protests at Dáil Éireann

‘It felt empowering and worthwhile’: Singer marks three years of weekly housing protests at Dáil Éireann

Martin 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 Dublin

One person taken to hospital after fire at apartment block in north Dublin

Firefighters bring blaze at Northwood in Santry under control

Wed May 14 2025 - 23:48
Linked Finance raises more than €50m in new funding for SMEs

Linked Finance raises more than €50m in new funding for SMEs

Lender has so far facilitated more than 4,500 loans for Irish SMEs worth €350m

Wed May 14 2025 - 06:00
Global markets steady after softer than expected US inflation data

Global markets steady after softer than expected US inflation data

Euronext Dublin underperformed peers as it finished the day down 0.4% after a number of its heavier hitters endured a sluggish day

Tue May 13 2025 - 18:05
Republic’s complex regulatory framework stunting growth, say companies

Republic’s complex regulatory framework stunting growth, say companies

Effective compliance is much more challenging in Ireland compared to around the world, report from PwC finds

Tue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Construction activity increased in April, but was slowest on housing

Construction activity increased in April, but was slowest on housing

Fastest increase was in commercial activity, which expanded for the third month running and at a solid pace

Tue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Tyrone-based builder McAleer and Rushe to pay €10m dividend to shareholders

Tyrone-based builder McAleer and Rushe to pay €10m dividend to shareholders

Shareholders set for €10.1m dividend, as group eyes turnover of more than €650m this year

Mon May 12 2025 - 15:40
Credit union movement named most reputable organisation in Ireland

Credit union movement named most reputable organisation in Ireland

Meta, X (formerly Twitter), RTÉ, FAI and Uisce Éireann were the organisations with worst reputations

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Price of a home in the Republic rose by 9.8% on average in the first quarter, report says

Price of a home in the Republic rose by 9.8% on average in the first quarter, report says

New homes and those seen as more energy efficient are commanding ‘hefty’ premiums, says Geowox

Sat Apr 26 2025 - 06:00
Losses at Business Post deepen 54% in 2023

Losses at Business Post deepen 54% in 2023

Business Post group expects to be profitable and cash generative in both 2025 and 2026, its latest set of accounts show

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 14:36
Weeks before extent of Intel’s job cuts known, Minister for Enterprise says

Weeks before extent of Intel’s job cuts known, Minister for Enterprise says

Semiconductor manufacturer delivered a disappointing forecast on Thursday as sweeping job cuts loom

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 07:47
Elizabeth Sheehan named as country executive of The 30% Club

Elizabeth Sheehan named as country executive of The 30% Club

Global campaign for better gender balance is supported by board chairpersons and CEOs of medium and large organisations

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 16:24
Job postings increase but tariffs could lead to sharp slowdown in growth, report finds

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 US

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 13:27
Irish Ferries uses hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel ship for first time

Irish Ferries uses hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel ship for first time

Paul Balfe of fuel supplier Circle K says move ‘a significant step towards cleaner maritime operations’

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 06:00
Investors eyeing stable Europe rather than US, Davy says

Investors eyeing stable Europe rather than US, Davy says

The ‘longstanding narrative’ of American exceptionalism ‘weakened’ by Donald Trump’s overhaul of global trade

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 13:04
Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Mixed conditions forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 23:14
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