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Donohoe set for re-election as EuroGroup President

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:15
The path now appears clear for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe's re-election as EuroGroup President later this evening.

Govt told to conserve sites to retain nitrates derogation

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:01
The European Commission has told the Government that in order for Ireland to retain a nitrates derogation for farmers from next year it must demonstrate efforts to conserve designated sites or species under the EU's Habitats Directive.

New awareness campaign for pension auto-enrolment scheme

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:44
A national campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the new pension auto-enrolment scheme which is now called "My Future Fund".

The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants?

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:34
Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery

7.5m guest nights booked via online platforms last year

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:22
Almost 7.5 million guest nights were booked on leading online booking platforms for short-term tourist accommodation in Ireland last year – up almost 15% on 2023 levels.

Capgemini to buy outsourcing firm WNS in AI push

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:12
France's Capgemini has agreed to buy technology outsourcing firm WNS for $3.3 billion in cash to expand the range of AI tools it offers for companies, the IT services group said today.

Apple takes fight against €500m EU fine to court

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:00
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court today after they fined it €500m earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.

Galway dentists' firm target sales of $10m in US in 2025

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 11:14
Galway dental products company Spotlight Oral Care, founded by sisters and dentists Lisa and Vanessa Creaven, is targeting sales of $10m in its core growth market, the US, this year.

Euro zone investor morale hits three-year record high

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 09:40
Investor sentiment in the euro zone improved more than expected in July to hit its highest level in more than three years, a survey showed today, as the bloc's economic recovery broadened.

"10% is not a good answer" - tariffs

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 09:10
There are just two days to go before the end of a 90 day pause on U.S. President Donald Trump's April 2nd Liberation Day tariffs

Foxconn reports record second quarter revenue

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 08:55
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported record second-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence products but cautioned about geopolitical and exchange rate headwinds.

Average UK house prices flattened out in June - Halifax

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 08:16
UK house price growth flattened out month-on-month in June following a small monthly dip in May, according to new figures today.

Tesla drops as Musk's 'America Party' riles investors

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 07:45
Tesla shares fell over 3% today, under pressure from investor concerns about the focus of boss Elon Musk after he announced he would form a new US political party, marking a new escalation in his feud with President Donald Trump.

AIB's new green and transition loan for businesses

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 07:35
AIB has launched a new Green loan to help businesses transition to a low carbon economy.

Shell trims second-quarter gas, LNG output outlook

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 07:21
Shell trimmed the second-quarter outlook for its integrated gas division output and liquefied natural gas production and guided for weaker trading results in a quarterly update published today ahead of full results.

Coming hours crucial for US-EU trade talks, says Tánaiste

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 06:00
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the coming hours will be crucial ahead of Wednesday's deadline for the end of the US "pause" on higher tariff rates.

Trump to send tariff letters ahead of Wednesday deadline

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 05:37
US President Donald Trump announced he would send the first tariff letters to various countries, days before his deadline for trading partners to reach a deal expires.

Manufacturer Hollister Inc. to create 50 jobs in Mayo

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 00:05
US healthcare company Hollister Incorporated is to create around 50 new jobs in Co Mayo.

Competitiveness summit to be held in Government Buildings

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 00:00
A summit on competitiveness will be held in Government Buildings today.

Tesco announces 400 new jobs across ten new stores

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 00:00
Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create 400 new jobs across the country as part of a €40 million investment which will see the retailer open ten new stores nationwide over the next 12 months.

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