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Maxol acquires three service stations in Dublin

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 06:00
The Maxol Group has acquired three sites in Dublin, strengthening its portfolio in the capital and bringing its nationwide network of service stations to 248.

Rise in 'self-generated' child sex abuse material online

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:01
There was a big increase last year in the levels of "self-generated" child sexual abuse material appearing online, according to the annual report of the Irish Internet Hotline.

Adult education tutors to protest over feared layoffs

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:00
Adult education tutors are to protest outside Leinster House today calling on the Minister for Higher Education James Lawless to protect hundreds of teachers who are potentially facing redundancy.

€76m in avoidable costs saved by injuries board

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:00
A total of €76 million was saved in "avoided costs" by the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) last year, due to claims not proceeding to litigation.

KLM launch third daily service from Cork to Amsterdam

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 21:19
KLM is to expand its operations at Cork Airport with the launch of a third daily service to Amsterdam.

LDA purchase site in Dublin, may deliver 700 new homes

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 21:11
The Land Development Agency has purchased a significant industrial site in southwest Dublin, which it says has the potential to deliver over 700 new homes.

Comreg scam text regulator experiencing difficulties

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 18:31
A new system, launched by Comreg, aimed at clamping down on fraudulent text messages is experiencing significant difficulties.

Pharma tariffs could reach 200%, says US President

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 18:24
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to announce tariffs on imported semiconductor and pharmaceuticals, saying the rate for medicines could reach 200% but that he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together".

Cost Bite: What 4 years of inflation has done to prices

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:48
The ECB seems to think it's gotten inflation under control - but consumers are still counting the cost of it on a daily basis, writes Adam Maguire.

Goldman Sachs hires former British PM Sunak as adviser

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:54
Goldman Sachs has today named former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak its senior adviser, adding a veteran policymaker to its roster as banks navigate rising geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty.

M&S believes DragonForce behind ransomware attack

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:28
British retailer Marks & Spencer believes the ransomware operation behind the April cyberattack which forced it to suspend online shopping for nearly seven weeks was a group called "DragonForce", its chairman said today.

Monzo fined £21m for inadequate financial crime controls

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:19
Britain's financial regulator has fined digital bank Monzo £21m for inadequate protection against financial crime, which included taking on customers who had listed landmarks such as Buckingham Palace as their address.

NCPC urges rethink on personal injury awards increase

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:54
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has advised the Government to reconsider a controversial 16.5% increase in personal injury awards recommended by the Judicial Council last year.

UK Post Office 'maintained fiction' Horizon was accurate

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:32
UK Post Office bosses should have known Horizon was faulty but "maintained the fiction that its data was always accurate" when prosecuting sub-postmasters, the first tranche of a public inquiry's final report has concluded.

Irish economy grew by 4.8% in 2024 - CSO

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:31
Ireland's national income, a key measure of economic growth, rose by 4.8% last year according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:02
Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question.

More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:02
Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question.

Music industry contributes €1bn to Irish economy - IMRO

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:00
The Irish music industry contributes €1 billion annually to the Irish economy, according to a new report published today by IMRO.

Ireland's prosperity problem, according to KPMG report

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 10:15
Ireland has difficulties managing its own prosperity, according to a report by KPMG which shows the economy is still proving resilient despite economic headwinds.

Dublin Airport cap bad for economy - Airlines for America

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 09:57
A trade association representing US airlines said it expects US Department of Transportation officials to travel to Ireland to raise concerns over the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

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