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Lots of talk at COP28, but nobody seems to want to pay

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 07:38
It must be quite sickening to attend these COP28 climate negotiations as a campaigner from a poorer, less-developed country, at the forefront of the climate crisis.

Changing currents - switching providers could save cash

Sat, 12/09/2023 - 08:00
After a period of 'enforced' current account switching with the departure of two banks from the market, consumers are likely to revert to the previous very low switching rates. However, it's worth looking at the market and considering if a move might save you some money.

EU reaches deal on landmark rules governing AI

Sat, 12/09/2023 - 00:59
Europe reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.

Revenue warns of tax implications for planning payments

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 17:30
Revenue has warned of "potentially serious consequences" for people who do not disclose payments they have received as part of the misuse of the planning appeals system.

Hotel made €8.65m pre-tax profit from State contract

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:12
A Travelodge firm recorded a pre-tax profit of €8.65m from operating a Dublin hotel exclusively for International Protection (IP) applicants last year.

Economists take aim at Irish corporation tax policies

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 15:38
A number of prominent economists have taken aim at Ireland's corporation tax policies on social media, labelling them "parasitic" and accusing the State of "siphoning" the tax bases of others.

Atlas Autoservice buys 18 First Stop & Fast Fit Depots

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 15:12
Tyre and car servicing group Atlas Autoservice has today announced a deal to buy Bridgestone's 18 Irish retail depots for an undisclosed sum in a major expansion for the company.

Oil heads for 7 week decline for first time in 5 years

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 14:15
Oil benchmarks were on track for a seven-week decline today, their first in half a decade, on worries about a supply surplus and weak Chinese demand, though prices rebounded after Saudi Arabia and Russia lobbied OPEC+ members to join output cuts.

Thousands paying off debts after being overpaid welfare

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 13:26
A toal of 230 people are trying to pay off debts of over €100,000, after being overpaid welfare by the Department of Social Protection.

Sysco Ireland enters agreement to buy Ready Chef

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 13:11
Food service distributor Sysco Ireland has entered into an agreement to buy Ready Chef, a supplier of fresh and prepared produce to the food service industry.

Dáil committee rejects complaint by Paddy Cosgrave

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 12:16
The Dáil committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight has chosen not to uphold a complaint made by the former chief executive of Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave.

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