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Divided opinion over proposed ban on inshore trawling

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 06:00
Banning large trawlers from fishing within the coastal six nautical mile zone is one of the options for consideration in a new public consultation on managing inshore waters.

Widening gap in farmland market as average price drops

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:00
The average price per acre of agricultural land declined slightly last year, according to an analysis by the Irish Farmers Journal, bringing to an end a seven year period of uninterrupted price growth.

Ireland to increase World Food Programme funding by 40%

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 00:01
Ireland is set to increase its contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme by 40% between 2025-2027.

I-RES REIT appoints former Quintain boss as CEO Designate

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:34
Ireland's largest private landlord, I-RES REIT, has appointed former Quintain boss, Eddie Byrne, as its CEO Designate.

What's included in the new EU law on AI

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:53
The European Parliament has given the final nod to far-reaching rules on artificial intelligence that the EU hopes will both harness innovation and defend against harms.

N26 offers Irish savers instant access deposit rate of 4%

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:07
German online neobank, N26, has begun offering users in Ireland access to a higher yielding instant access savings account.

SIPTU disappointed over response to transport staff abuse

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:01
SIPTU has said it is disappointed at the failure of Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to agree on a date to meet workers to discuss abuse and anti-social behaviour on the public transport network.

Firm wins royalty withholding tax battle with Revenue

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 14:44
A tech firm has won a €4.98m corporation tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners in a dispute centred around Royalty Withholding Tax (RWHT).

UK's Metro Bank warns of more job losses

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 14:32
Metro Bank has confirmed it is axing around 1,000 jobs and warned over further staff cuts as part of an overhaul that will also see branches no longer open seven days a week.

US votes to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:01
The US House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill today that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban.

ECB to wean banks off free cash at gentlest pace

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:52
The European Central Bank wants to wean banks off free cash but it will try to do so gently enough not to upset the financial system or lending, the result of its long-awaited Operational Framework Review showed today.

Pub owners call on TII to retain historic facade

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:49
The owners of one of Ireland's oldest pubs have called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to retain the facade of the historic Brian Boru pub in Glasnevin.

Staffing agency first firm to lose Sick Leave Act claim

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:43
A staffing agency at Dublin Port has become the first company in Ireland found to be in breach of new legislation on sick leave which came into force last year.

Zalando jumps as online retailer sees return to growth

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:30
German online fashion retailer Zalando has today forecast a return to growth this year and said it was opening up its logistics business to more players, raising hopes of a boost to its performance and helping to lift its shares.

Mortgage rates rose in January to 7th highest in eurozone

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:58
The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland rose in January, according to new data from the Central Bank.

Output Sports in new deal with Boston Red Sox team

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:44
Irish sports technology company Output Sports has today announced details of its expansion into the US market.

Production up and running at Tesla's factory in Germany

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:23
Production started up again today at Tesla's European gigafactory in Gruenheide, Germany, local radio broadcaster rbb reported, after an arson attack on a nearby electricity pylon led to a costly week-long power outage at the plant.

Applications open for business programme MentorsWork

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:49
MentorsWork, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland in partnership with the Small Firms Association, said today that applications are now open for its fully-funded business support programme.

Bord Bia holding events worldwide for St Patrick's Day

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:04
Bord Bia will host events all over the world during St Patrick's Week with the aim of increasing the global footprint of Ireland's sustainable food and drink industry.

Volkswagen sees slowdown in car sales growth

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:42
Volkswagen expects a 3% rise in its car sales this year, down sharply from 2023 amid a gloomy economic outlook and growing competition.

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