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EU probes Apple, Google, Meta for potential DMA breaches

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:42
Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms will be investigated for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act, EU competition regulators said today, potentially leading to hefty fines for the companies.

Lufthansa, ITA Airways deal may hurt competition - EU

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 09:42
Lufthansa's bid for a minority stake in Italian rival ITA Airways could harm competition and lead to higher prices, EU competition regulators today, ramping up pressure on the German carrier to come up with stronger remedies.

Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024?

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 09:30
We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars by 2030

Sinn Féin to introduce legislation on illegal evictions

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:45
Sinn Féin is to publish legislation to give effect to recommendations by the Residential Tenancies Board on illegal evictions.

Europe's IPO market hits bump but recovery still on track

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:41
A strong debut by Swiss skincare company Galderma on Friday is steadying nerves around Europe's IPO market, a day after a poorly received listing from German retailer Douglas, bankers said.

State Street opens new office building in Kilkenny

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:09
Financial services company State Street has today opened its new office building in Kilkenny.

Nearly 4,400 food safety complaints made last year

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:01
A dead mouse in a punnet of strawberries, a shard of glass in a loaf of bread and flies around baked goods were among almost 4,400 consumer complaints to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland's (FSAI) advice line last year.

Corre Energy gets 'multiple' indications of interest

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:57
Energy company Corre Energy said today it has received multiple indications of interest - industrial, strategic and institutional - to invest in the company.

Nissan targets one million vehicle sales growth

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:43
Nissan Motor said today it would launch 30 new models by the financial year ending in March 2027 and aim to raise its global sales by 1 million vehicles while cutting costs to improve profitability.

H&M's new boss Erver faces battle to reboot sales

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:26
Investors will be looking for reassurances from new H&M chief executive Daniel Erver that he has the right plan to reboot revenue growth when the fast fashion retailer reports its first quarterly earnings under his leadership on Wednesday.

B&Q owner Kingfisher warns on profit outlook again

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:20
European home improvement retailer Kingfisher has today warned on the outlook for the third time in six months, saying current-year profit would fall short of analysts' expectations after it reported a 25% drop for 2023-24.

House buyers chase affordability in lower priced counties

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00
House price increases in lower-priced counties soared above the national average in the first three months of the year as buyers chase affordability, according to the REA Average House Price Index has found.

Irish firms see gender pay gap narrow slightly

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00
The gender pay gap among larger Irish firms narrowed slightly last year, according to analysis from PwC Ireland.

Yuno Energy cuts electricity prices again

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:00
Yuno Energy is cutting its electricity rates for new customers from today for the fourth time this year.

Molson Coors announces equal parent leave policy

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:00
Beverage company Molson Coors has announced a new equal parent leave policy which will entitle new parents up to 52 weeks of leave regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

Unions to formally ratify public sector pay deal

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 00:04
Union leaders are due to meet to formally ratify the latest public sector pay deal.

Unions to formally ratify public sector pay deal

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 00:04
Union leaders will meet today to formally ratify the latest public sector pay deal.

Clock is ticking on enhanced deposit rate offerings

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 05:00
As the ECB prepares for rate cuts, much of the spotlight has fallen on mortgages, but deposit rates will also be in line for reductions. The banks hiked returns on some products in response to pressure. Will they scale back as soon as the ECB trims, leaving savers with a narrow window to act?

Discussions on reopening Tara Mines put 'on hold'

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 22:29
Discussions between unions and management on reopening Tara Mines in Co Meath have been put on hold.

First person convicted of insider trading fined £60,000

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 12:31
The first person to be convicted of insider trading in the State's history has been fined £60,000 sterling at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

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