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The AIB Group has reached agreement on the sale of its minority shareholding of 49.9% in AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS) to global fintech Fiserv.

The United States added more jobs than analysts expected in May even as hiring cooled, government data showed today, a resilient showing amid growing scrutiny over the effects of US President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs

US job growth likely slowed considerably in May as businesses struggled with headwinds from tariff uncertainty, but probably not enough for a cautious Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates anytime soon

The demand for micro-retirement is driven by the desire to achieve a better work-life balance and avoid burnout

One way or another, the activity of multinationals is distorting Ireland's economic figures, writes David Murphy.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, while Mr Musk suggested Mr Trump should be impeached, turning their friendship into an all-out row on social media.

The Appeals Centre Europe, a Dublin-based social media appeals body, will from today hear cases relating to the suspension of accounts by Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Staff at children's charity Barnardos, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, have served notice of industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Taxes collected by the State rose by 3.6% in the first five months of the year to €36.4bn, according to latest Exchequer Returns from the Department of Finance.

The US trade deficit more than halved in April, government data showed today, pulling back from a record on a plunge in imports as President Donald Trump's global tariffs kicked in

Waste collection services by Bord na Móna Recycling could be disrupted later this month after SIPTU members at the company served notice of strike action in a dispute over the planned sale of the business

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has been awarded the rank of 'Chevalier' in the French National Legion of Honour.

Budget carrier Wizz Air's grounded planes that are awaiting engine repairs took their toll on annual profits today, sending the shares down 23%

Operator daa has said that it predicts it will be a record-breaking summer for Dublin Airport with 10 million people set to pass through the airport from June to August.

Operator daa has said that it predicts it will be a record breaking summer for Dublin Airport with 10 million people set to pass through the airport from June to August.

Economic growth including the contribution from multinationals or Gross Domestic Product soared by 9.7% in the first three months of this year as exports to the US ramped up ahead of tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration.

Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was stable at 4.2% in April 2025

Avant Money has announced interest rate reductions on its new Flex Mortgage product, with rates now starting from just 2.98%.

RTÉ staff are to be offered a 6% pay increase between May this year and December 2027 after agreement on a pay deal was reached between management and the RTÉ Trade Union Group.