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Harris to tell forum that 10% US tariffs are 'new normal'

1 hour 49 min ago
Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell a trade forum today that US tariffs of 10% on exports from Ireland will be the "new normal" but that efforts are continuing to agree zero for zero taxes in some key areas.

Boyle Sports invests over €100m in UK relaunch

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:44
Boyle Sports has announced a major investment of over £100 million to relaunch in the UK market over the next three years

Worker loses discrimination claim over birthday whipround

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:31
A shop worker who claimed racial discrimination saw him excluded as a recipient of workplace whip-rounds organised for those celebrating birthdays has lost his case

Water and energy infrastructure need investment "at pace"

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:08
Uisce Éireann and ESB Networks have told politicians on the Oireachtas Housing Committee that the electricity and water infrastructure needs investment "at pace" if it is to keep up with the Government's plans to build 300,000 homes between now and 2029

Renaming of An Bord Pleanála cost €77,000

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:57
The renaming of An Bord Pleanála to An Coimisiún Pleanála has cost the State planning watchdog just under €77,000

Staff at Uisce Éireann got over €13m in bonuses in 2024

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:59
Bonus payments to staff at State-owned utility, Uisce Éireann last year increased by 24% to €13.08m

Lift firm FAIN elevates to 20% of Irish Market

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:47
Lift company FAIN has increased its market share in Ireland to 20% of the Irish elevator market

Trump suggests slashing Tesla subsidies

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:18
US President Donald Trump today suggested the government efficiency department should review the subsidies to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's companies to save money, reigniting a war of words between the world's most powerful person and its richest.

New electric car sales up 27% in first half of 2025: SIMI

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:36
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a continued increase in the number of new electric vehicle registrations in June, while overall new car registrations also saw a big jump.

Free Now not liable for equality claim by man

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:15
A tribunal has ruled that Free Now cannot be held liable for the actions of a taxi driver who was claimed to have spat at a passenger after allegedly making discriminatory remarks and refusing him service.

Plans for new Luas lines should be accelerated - TII

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:50
An ambitious plan for the future of Luas in Dublin would see development of two new circular lines that would run on the outskirts of the city centre.

Could fast fashion clothes be used to insulate your house?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:31
A new research project is converting discarded polyester textiles into polyurethane to use as insulation to improve energy efficiency of homes

Most of M&S cyberattack impact over by August - CEO

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:06
Most of the impact of the cyberattack which hit Marks & Spencer in April will be behind it by August, chief executive Stuart Machin told shareholders at the retailer's annual general meeting today.

Shannon Airport passenger numbers up 7% in H1

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:56
Shannon Airport said its passenger numbers increased by 7% to over 1.04 million passengers in the first six months of the year.

Tesla quarterly deliveries seen falling again

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:23
Tesla is expected to report another fall in quarterly deliveries this week as the backlash against CEO Elon Musk's political views and competitive pressures continue to drag on demand.

Irish-based Kerga completes Germany's Münsterland deal

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:04
Irish food investment company Kerga has acquired Germany's Múnsterland J Lúlf - which specialises in ready-to-drink coffee and dairy products.

NTMA plans to hold bond auction in September

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:54
The National Treasury Management Agency said today it plans to hold a bond auction on Thursday, September 11 - subject to market conditions.

Dublin Bus profits up 64% as customer numbers hit record

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:42
Pre-tax profits at the State's largest transport company, Dublin Bus, last year increased by 64% to €3.83m as its customer numbers reached a record 159 million.

Manager awarded €10,000 in compensation after sacking

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:35
A manager found by her employer to have produced a "fraudulent" training record after sending a cleaner home for turning up to work with blue dye in her hair has secured €10,000 in compensation following her sacking.

Euro zone inflation picks up to ECB target of 2%

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:03
Euro zone inflation edged up last month to the European Central Bank's 2% target, confirming that the era of runaway prices is over and shifting policymaker focus to trade war-induced economic volatility.

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