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EU conducts antitrust checks in data centre construction

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 14:56
The European Commission has conducted unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector, it said in a statement.

Airbnb sets aside €950m to deal with tax investigations

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 14:48
The Irish unit of online accommodation rental service, Airbnb has set aside €950m or $1.002bn to deal with tax investigations across the countries the company and its subsidiaries operate in.

ECB policymakers fear Trump tariff effect on growth

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 14:15
Two top European Central Bank policymakers signalled today they were more worried about the damage that expected new US trade tariffs would do to economic growth in the euro zone than any impact on inflation.

Air cargo compliance manager unfairly fired wins €44,000

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 13:51
Air cargo company Swissport has been ordered to pay over €44,000 to a compliance manager after its failure to follow "anything approaching fair procedures" when it accused him of misleading a State inspector and sacked him.

open eir and Sky announce five year partnership

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 13:15
open eir and Sky have announced a five year partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between their core network infrastructures.

Halloween treats boost grocery sales by over 6%

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 13:01
Consumers spent a total of €1.16 billion in grocery stores in the four weeks to 3 November, making it the biggest sales month of the year so far.

Rate cut next month not yet 'in the bag' - Makhlouf

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 12:14
The Governor of the Central Bank has said it would be going a bit far to say an ECB interest rate cut next month is "in the bag".

Shein targets London stock market float in early 2025

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:48
Shein is targeting a London stock market float early next year, according to reports.

Bord Gáis Energy buys solar PV installer Swyft Energy

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:32
Bord Gáis Energy has announced a deal to buy Swyft Energy, a solar photovoltaic (PV) provider in Ireland, for an undisclosed sum.

Abbott's €440m investment to create 1,000 jobs

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:00
Pharmaceutical company Abbott is opening a new manufacturing facility producing diabetes technology in Kilkenny today which is set to employ more than 800 people, while another 200 jobs will be created at its Donegal plant.

Land Development Agency plans 193 homes for North Dublin

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:37
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has published draft plans for a new affordable and social housing development at Kinsealy in North County Dublin.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:01
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, it disclosed today, after the pioneer of no-frills air travel in the US struggled with a long run of quarterly losses and significant debt.

Skills shortages a top concern within trades - survey

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:28
Skills shortages - and the cost of recruiting skilled labour - is the most common concern among tradespeople, according to a new survey.

Price hikes offer chance for Guinness rivals

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 08:29
Diageo needs its Guinness stout to keep growing fast and is pushing a zero alcohol alternative, but price hikes are turning off some customers and opening the door to rivals such as Heineken's Murphy's.

LIfT BioSciences opens new subsidiary in Galway

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:47
Biotechnology company LIfT BioSciences is expanding its manufacturing and clinical operations with the opening of a new subsidiary in Galway - Eolaíocht Bhitheach LIfT Teoranta.

Women-run cafe in Indonesia shakes stigma over working

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:40
In what claims to be the only woman-run café in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, owner Qurrata Ayuni provides an alternative to rowdy, smoke-filled male haunts.

Trump taps Carr for Communications Commission

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:33
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Brendan Carr, a critic of the Biden administration's telecom policies and Big Tech, as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

European oil giants step back from renewables path

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:11
Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a business focused on low-carbon power.

Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property?

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:07
The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered

GridBeyond Storage and Triodos agree further €11m funding

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 05:00
GridBeyond Storage, the intelligent energy and smart grid platform for distributed energy resource management, has received a further investment of €11.25m.

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