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Sec Gen rejection of ‘housing tsar’ shows Government ‘shambles’ - Sinn Fein

Sec Gen rejection of ‘housing tsar’ shows Government ‘shambles’ - Sinn Fein

Top civil servant Graham Doyle says he opposed term and not proposed role

Fri May 30 2025 - 16:11
‘Evolve or die’: How Linwoods went from family shop to Gen Z food brand

‘Evolve or die’: How Linwoods went from family shop to Gen Z food brand

Their health food brand was “essentially supporting the bakery and dairy business” before they were forced to close their 170 job production plants

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:26
‘We do not need a housing tsar,’ top civil servant Graham Doyle tells property conference

‘We do not need a housing tsar,’ top civil servant Graham Doyle tells property conference

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers insists plans to appoint head of Housing Activation Office will go ahead

Thu May 29 2025 - 19:58
€140 billion needed to pay for 300,000 home target, says PII

€140 billion needed to pay for 300,000 home target, says PII

The average development cost of each unit is estimated to be €466,000 according to the report

Thu May 29 2025 - 10:00
Trinity College records €50.2m surplus as investment re-evaluation boosts bottom line

Trinity College records €50.2m surplus as investment re-evaluation boosts bottom line

University says finances are ‘finely balanced’ as it calls for long-term sustainable funding model for higher education sector

Thu May 29 2025 - 06:00
Skills gaps and mismatches are ‘eroding the competitiveness of Irish industry’, says Ibec

Skills gaps and mismatches are ‘eroding the competitiveness of Irish industry’, says Ibec

Separately, a new report calls for green innovation tax credit to encourage greater investment by business in research and innovation

Thu May 29 2025 - 05:00
Newsagents association granted permission for judicial review over ‘punitive’ tobacco licensing fees

Newsagents association granted permission for judicial review over ‘punitive’ tobacco licensing fees

The association argues the new fees ‘unfairly target small retailers already facing soaring costs and regulatory pressure’.

Wed May 28 2025 - 12:50
‘Dublin can be a leader’ in blockchain, says digital finance founder Stani Kulechov

‘Dublin can be a leader’ in blockchain, says digital finance founder Stani Kulechov

Avara chief executive warns ‘regulation can be overly excessive’ and could hinder innovation in sector

Wed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Around 15% of consumers unable to cope with  €1,000 financial emergency, survey finds

Around 15% of consumers unable to cope with €1,000 financial emergency, survey finds

Shopper confidence up after cooling-off period from tariffs, but overall confidence remains ‘gloomy’, credit union poll suggests

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Six Nations operator converts on-pitch success into €12.5m profit

Six Nations operator converts on-pitch success into €12.5m profit

Last year’s international rugby tournament drew 185 million TV viewers across 64 countries

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Revenue extends filing deadline for residential zoned land tax

Revenue extends filing deadline for residential zoned land tax

€12m paid over so far in tax introduced in 2022

Thu May 22 2025 - 19:58
Tesco appoints Geoff Byrne as new all-island chief executive

Tesco appoints Geoff Byrne as new all-island chief executive

The new appointee spent more than a decade as Tesco Ireland’s chief operating officer

Thu May 22 2025 - 15:38
Costs have increased for almost 80% of small businesses in past six months, CAI survey says

Costs have increased for almost 80% of small businesses in past six months, CAI survey says

Only 14 per cent of SMEs feel prepared for a further escalation of tariffs and economic tension

Thu May 22 2025 - 05:00
Irish stock market closes at fresh all-time high

Irish stock market closes at fresh all-time high

Pan-European STOXX 600 index closed down 0.8 per cent

Wed May 21 2025 - 18:20
Ireland’s regional airports to get nearly €8 million for capital projects

Ireland’s regional airports to get nearly €8 million for capital projects

Among the projects is a remote controlled gas cannon for wildlife management at Donegal Airport.

Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Infrastructure spending must come before tax cuts, says Ibec

Infrastructure spending must come before tax cuts, says Ibec

Business lobby calls on Government to drop barriers in the planning system for big “common good” projects

Wed May 21 2025 - 00:01
Xeinadin acquires Irish KBG Accountants as part of €40 million investment

Xeinadin acquires Irish KBG Accountants as part of €40 million investment

Cavan-based accountancy firm employs 80 people across six offices

Tue May 20 2025 - 11:38
Agri-Food Regulator ‘concerned’ at level of unfair trade practices

Agri-Food Regulator ‘concerned’ at level of unfair trade practices

Suppliers raised cost increases and inflation as the biggest concerns in the year ahead

Tue May 20 2025 - 00:01
‘Ireland’s answer to Hollows & Fentimans’: The father-daughter team behind Zingibeer are chasing Gen Z drinkers

‘Ireland’s answer to Hollows & Fentimans’: The father-daughter team behind Zingibeer are chasing Gen Z drinkers

The ginger-beer makers hit €500,000 in turnover last year in domestic trade, but they have an eye on international markets

Mon May 19 2025 - 05:45
Irish whiskey was facing a 'perfect storm' even before tariffs turmoil

Irish whiskey was facing a 'perfect storm' even before tariffs turmoil

Some 90% of producers have cut back on production amid slowdown

Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Defence industry reverses early European share decline

Defence industry reverses early European share decline

Pan-European Stoxx 600 index surges back from the red

Thu May 15 2025 - 18:21
Golden Bake to create 25 jobs in new €10m plant

Golden Bake to create 25 jobs in new €10m plant

Frozen food company‘s workforce to increase from 110 to 135

Thu May 15 2025 - 18:09
Beacon Hospital to develop new €30 million brain centre

Beacon Hospital to develop new €30 million brain centre

The new Institute will have capacity for 10,000 patients annually.

Thu May 15 2025 - 16:27
European stock rally hurt by healthcare woes

European stock rally hurt by healthcare woes

Pan-European Stoxx 600 index drops 0.2 per cent, snapping four-day winning streak

Wed May 14 2025 - 19:17
Irish green tech company MyGug targeting European expansion

Irish green tech company MyGug targeting European expansion

Presence in education sector will help develop a pathway direct to consumers, company believes

Tue May 13 2025 - 09:19
More than half of women entrepreneurs feel financially insecure, AIB survey finds

More than half of women entrepreneurs feel financially insecure, AIB survey finds

Nearly one third of women entrepreneurs’ businesses ‘would not withstand a financial shock’

Sat May 10 2025 - 06:05
€36m restoration works begin at Dublin’s famous College Green bank

€36m restoration works begin at Dublin’s famous College Green bank

Bank of Ireland says three year project will take in 280 windows, 45 staircases and 2.5km of roof walkways

Fri May 09 2025 - 15:02
‘Nobody was looking at its potential’: The Monaghan man who built Ireland’s biggest solar power company

‘Nobody was looking at its potential’: The Monaghan man who built Ireland’s biggest solar power company

Based in Carrickmacross, Ciaran Marron has built Activ8 Solar Energies into a business with projected revenues of €70m for this year

Fri May 09 2025 - 06:05
European shares buoyed by trade deal news

European shares buoyed by trade deal news

AIB shares rise to €6.245 following buyback price agreed with Government

Thu May 08 2025 - 19:10
Irish Ferries owner sees slight revenue growth despite Holyhead Port closure

Irish Ferries owner sees slight revenue growth despite Holyhead Port closure

Irish Continental Group saw a marginal decrease in its ferries division due to ‘detrimental impact’ of the port closure

Thu May 08 2025 - 15:55
US bourbon, aircraft and agricultural products in firing line for further EU tariffs

US bourbon, aircraft and agricultural products in firing line for further EU tariffs

Government will give ‘feedback’ to European Commission on proposed retaliatory tariffs, Martin says

Thu May 08 2025 - 13:03
Gender pay gap: Ireland’s worst offenders in 2024 on hourly pay

Gender pay gap: Ireland’s worst offenders in 2024 on hourly pay

Construction companies made up eight of the 15 companies with the lowest representation of women in the top 25 per cent of earners

Thu May 08 2025 - 06:00
German election surprises break European shares hot streak

German election surprises break European shares hot streak

Pan-European STOXX 600 index snapped a 10-day winning streak

Tue May 06 2025 - 19:57
Billionaire owner of Parknasilla hotel in Kerry secures €20m loan against property

Billionaire owner of Parknasilla hotel in Kerry secures €20m loan against property

UK-based Topland Group provides loan facility for resort

Tue May 06 2025 - 17:45
Irish medical technology company eyeing 20 jobs to fuel UK expansion target

Irish medical technology company eyeing 20 jobs to fuel UK expansion target

Louth-based firm behind national cardiac device registry looking to expand into new markets

Tue May 06 2025 - 06:00
Growth in Irish services sector is subdued

Growth in Irish services sector is subdued

AIB purchasing managers index records weaker rate of expansion in April

Tue May 06 2025 - 06:00
Danish energy firm Orsted begins construction of Cork solar farm

Danish energy firm Orsted begins construction of Cork solar farm

Project expected to generate enough electricity to power 16,000 homes

Tue May 06 2025 - 06:00
Insurance stocks cover European markets’ winning streak

Insurance stocks cover European markets’ winning streak

Benchmark STOXX 600 index ends 0.2% higher

Mon May 05 2025 - 18:47
Harcourt hotel group bookings triple for British Open in Antrim following McIlroy’s Masters win

Harcourt hotel group bookings triple for British Open in Antrim following McIlroy’s Masters win

Even before Rory McIlroy’s success, the Harcourt Collection of hotels had a 'buoyant start to the year' with group revenues rising by 10%

Mon May 05 2025 - 06:00
Tourist hostel near Dublin’s Camden Street granted planning

Tourist hostel near Dublin’s Camden Street granted planning

Successful appeal clears way for 34-bed accommodation on Liberty Lane

Sat May 03 2025 - 07:00
Storm Éowyn causes ‘unprecedented’ €60 million damage to Coillte forests as profits slide

Storm Éowyn causes ‘unprecedented’ €60 million damage to Coillte forests as profits slide

Forestry company records 6% drop in turnover

Fri May 02 2025 - 15:36
Number on live register rises by more than 8,000 in April

Number on live register rises by more than 8,000 in April

Nearly a quarter of those on the register last month were aged between 25-34 years

Fri May 02 2025 - 12:03
Slow recovery of SME investment post Covid ‘concerning’, says ESRI report

Slow recovery of SME investment post Covid ‘concerning’, says ESRI report

While 60 per cent of small and medium size firms in Ireland engaged in capital investment in 2023, that still lagged behind the pre-pandemic levels

Fri May 02 2025 - 00:01
Steady gains in London as European markets closed

Steady gains in London as European markets closed

London one of few European markets open on Thursday

Thu May 01 2025 - 18:46
Dublin-based Ara Partners raise more than $800m for inaugural fund

Dublin-based Ara Partners raise more than $800m for inaugural fund

Global investment fund views Irish market as ‘highly attractive’

Thu May 01 2025 - 17:54
DAA lands near €300m profit despite passenger cap limitations

DAA lands near €300m profit despite passenger cap limitations

CEO Kenny Jacobs predicts airline demand will see passengers at Dublin rise to 36m this year

Thu May 01 2025 - 12:26
Healthcare sector aids slight rise in European stocks

Healthcare sector aids slight rise in European stocks

Pan-European STOXX 600 index closes 0.3% higher

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 18:45
Unemployment in Ireland drops to 4.1% in April

Unemployment in Ireland drops to 4.1% in April

Irish labour market stands at effective full employment

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 11:24
Planning for ‘grossly excessive’ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time

Planning for ‘grossly excessive’ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time

Locals object to ‘excessive scale’ of project, contending it would damage the privacy of adjoining properties

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 18:16
Zara and Pull&Bear to expand Dundrum Town Centre presence

Zara and Pull&Bear to expand Dundrum Town Centre presence

Clothing outlets to enlarge offerings in facility

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 16:26
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