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Gender equity progress in Ireland, but more to do, says tech leader 

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 08:15
Cultural change in schools and across society are needed to support future progress with gender balance in the Irish workplace, says emagine Consulting leader

Judge criticises Supermac's boss and firms in dispute with former franchisee

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 19:35
Application for costs adjourned in case brought by John and Mary Lyons against Pat McDonagh, Supermac's Ireland Ltd, and Funworld 

Trial of latest weight-loss drug propels Novo Nordisk stock market value to €517bn

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 18:30
Phase I trial of the pill version of experimental drug amycretin showed participants lost over 13% of their weight. That compares to a weight loss of about 6% in trials for Wegovy, its blockbuster obesity drug

New Cork to Rotterdam shipping route to commence

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 17:38
Shipping firm said the move was in response to high levels of customer demand to move freight between Ireland and mainland Europe

Profits triple at regional newspaper group to €1.09m

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 17:37
Company operates more than 20 local news titles here including The Limerick Leader, The Dundalk Democrat and The Leinster Leader

Tinder to provide EU users with more clarity on prices to end probe

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 17:27
Dating app uses automated means to identify users who showed little or no interest in their standard price premium services in order to offer them personalised discounts

ECB kills hopes for early rate cut but puts focus on June meeting

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 16:57
Irish brokers warns that any ECB rate cuts won't come early enough this year to prevent 70,000 fixed-rate mortgaged households from facing significant increases in their monthly mortgage bills

Irish-founded Stripe to provide payments for the Hertz Corporation

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 16:55
New partnership will cover the corporation's Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 16:49
New appointees with EY Ireland, Advanced Medical Services, Unio Group, Lero research centre, Xcentuate and ShelfLife

PTSB shares tumble 10% as lender unveils €166m annual profit

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 16:38
PTSB, which is 57%-owned by the Government, is still dwarfed by AIB and Bank of Ireland, despite its deal-making with NatWest's Ulster

Former PTSB boss denies changing interpretation of tracker policy

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 14:55
David Guinane said email proposing bank allow customers who 'actually contact' them 'to revert to their original tracker' was understood by him to mean 'any customer'

Working women in Europe more likely to be part-time compared to men 

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 14:47
Almost 30% of women in Ireland worked part-time between July and September last year, compared to under 10% of men

European Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged despite cooling inflation 

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:55
After today, the ECB next meets on April 11, June 6, and then on July 18 before its summer break.

Botox, baby formula and contact lenses among key Irish exports to Arab region

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 11:40
Total Irish exports to Arab states rose by 2% last year, totalling more than €3bn

My Job: Guiding firms on their sustainability journeys

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 11:15
Debbie Power of Future Planet said accurate reporting is needed for companies to meet the the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

ESB profits surge over 33% during 2023

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:44
Profits at ESB increased by over 33% during 2023 to €868m due to increased earnings in its ESB Networks business as well as growing activity in ...

PTSB posts annual profit of €166m and prepares payout policy to shareholders

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:05
PTSB has unveiled an annual profit of €166m as the mortgage and small business lender benefitted from European Central Bank interest rate hikes and ...

Woodies-owner Grafton Group sees profits decline nearly 30%

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 07:52
Woodies-owner Grafton Group saw a near 30% drop in adjusted operating profit during 2023 with challenges expected to remain into this year.According ...

The Lofree Dot Series Liquid ‘Foundation’ keyboard offers a stylish fusion of form and functionality

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:00
The Dot ‘Foundation’ offers a customisable typing experience with its single-colour backlight and seven pre-installed lighting effects.

'Time has come' to update Consumer Protection Code, says Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 00:05
New and updated provisions will tackle digitalisation, mortgage switching and fraud, among other issues

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