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Tourism recruitment improves again but challenges remain

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:28
Recruitment and retention in the tourism sector has become less difficult for the third year in a row, new research by Failte Ireland has found.

Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:23
Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events

daa explores geothermal energy options for Dublin Airport

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 08:48
Dublin Airport operator daa said it is looking at the potential of geothermal energy as a renewable, low-carbon energy source to heat and cool the airport's buildings.

BBVA's Sabadell bid mired in concerns over Mexico

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 08:08
BBVA's long pursuit of Sabadell is becoming even longer, with Spanish regulators launching an in-depth review of its bid, which fell further in value after Donald Trump's US election victory fuelled concerns over its Mexican business.

Sweden's Klarna confidentially files for US IPO

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 07:58
Swedish payments group Klarna has confidentially filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.

Yeats Country Hotel for sale with guide price of €7m

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 07:28
Yeats Country Hotel in Co Sligo has been placed on the market for sale by property advisor Savills Ireland with a guide price of €7m.

Flutter nudges up guidance on growth outside US market

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 07:16
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest online betting company, has nudged up its full-year guidance for the second successive quarter after its non-US brands drove better-than-expected third-quarter revenue growth.

Sinn Féin pushes housing issue in hunt for votes

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 06:00
It has had an exceptionally turbulent few weeks, but as the election campaign picks up pace Sinn Féin is trying to keep the public's attention focused on housing, believing this is where it can pick up votes.

Value of food services up 5.2% driven by rising costs

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 06:00
The value of the food bought outside the home across the island rose 5.2% over the last year, new data from Bord Bia shows.

Sinn Féin pushes housing issue in hunt for votes

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 06:00
It has had an exceptionally turbulent few weeks, but as the election campaign picks up pace Sinn Féin is trying to keep the public's attention focused on housing, believing this is where it can pick up votes.

Rents climb 1.7% between July and September - Daft

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 05:00
Advertised rents for homes across the country rose by a further 1.7% between July and September, according to new data from the property listings website Daft.ie.

Maxol CEO wants cap on retail floorspace to be lifted

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 05:00
The CEO of Maxol has said the cap on retail floorspace of 100m² in the forecourt and convenience retail sector needs to be lifted to facilitate growth.

Women and unemployed have lower financial literacy levels

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 05:00
Women, lone parents, and the unemployed have lower levels of financial literacy than the rest of the population, a new data shows.

Trump names Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new US department

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 01:42
US president-elect Donald Trump has said that Elon Musk and former republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.

Wendy's to launch in Ireland creating 300 jobs

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 00:00
US fast food chain Wendy's is to launch in Ireland, creating around 300 jobs.

Scalp-cooling device wins international design award

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 00:00
A Limerick woman who invented a portable scalp-cooling device for cancer patients has won a major international design award.

Taylor and Serrano earn their bread at Circus Netflix

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 17:47
While Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano might be grateful that they are getting the kind of payday through Mike Tyson and Jake Paul that would otherwise prove impossible, you could argue that a tawdry main event with a 31-year age gap needs them just as much, writes Eoin Ryan.

CCPC concerns on purchase of mobile network tower firms

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 17:31
The competition watchdog has said it is concerned that the proposed purchase of mobile network tower firms Cellnex Ireland and Cignal Infrastructure by Phoenix Tower International (PTI) could reduce competition in the sector.

New measure to require insurers to collect driver numbers

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 17:18
Motorists will have to provide their driver number to their insurer when taking out a policy from next year.

Operating profits rise 82% at Kildare Village operator

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 16:19
Operating profits at the operator of shopping destination Kildare Village last year increased by 82% to €4.5m.

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