Ryanair complaints and support for Kingspan chief
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Irish and global firms struggling to profit from artificial intelligence, says PwC
Businesses are introducing AI pilot schemes, but few are converting the tech into financial returns
Investor adviser reiterates ‘qualified’ backing for Kingspan boss after Grenfell report
ISS says insulation giant’s reputation was damaged, although company did not cause the 2017 tragedy
Irish households saved average of €2bn every month in 2025
Savings rate in the fourth quarter of last year was provisionally estimated at 10.9%, the lowest in over a decade
‘Unjust’ that insurers are not passing savings to customers
Cost of settling public and employers’ liability claims down 6% from pre-Covid times, says Central Bank
Ireland’s EU presidency an ‘opportunity’ to safeguard pharma’s future, says industry group
Republic assumes presidency of European Council on July 1st
Kenmare Resources paid former MD €109,000 in consulting fees even as he launched takeover bid
Current managing director Tom Hickey gets £294,000 bonus as part of €1.29m remuneration package that was up slightly on 2024
Irish SMEs facing ‘cliff-edge’ cost scenario without Government intervention – Azets
Small and micro firms have ‘limited ability’ to absorb energy and supply shocks, says Azets Ireland
Irish manufacturing production and turnover declines against turbulent backdrop
Businesses in the sector remain upbeat on their outlook despite cost challenges
Global stocks surge as ceasefire stokes relief rally
Oil prices retreated, lifting airline stocks including Ryanair, EasyJet and Delta
Tumbling milk prices hollow out Dairygold’s profits in 2025
‘Significant deterioration’ in global dairy market was ‘defining factor’ of the year
Aldi Ireland announces fresh pay increases for workers
Increase comes two months after supermarket chain increased pay for hourly workers by 2%
Shortlist for 2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards revealed
The 24 finalists will take part in the Big Four firm’s nine-month-long programme
Property owners ‘lack confidence’ to challenge outcome of insurance claims – survey
Fewer than 60% of policyholders surveyed happy with outcome of claims process
Irish factories report sharp jump in input prices in March as Iran war bites
Costs increased at fastest pace since December 2022, says AIB, but strong demand allows them to be passed to customers in higher prices















