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Cork firm Insight Insurance Brokers latest to be acquired by Arachas

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 08:01
The acquisition will bring the total number of Arachas employees in Cork to 80

Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch: The AI revolution begins here?

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 18:00
Samsung’s vision for AI on mobile isn’t just about adding smart features; it’s about integrating AI into every aspect of the device.

Clare council gives green light for Doonbeg upgrade works

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:49
Council granted planning permission after eco-experts said the works would not have any impact on protected snail

AIB latest lender to cut deposit rates in response to ECB

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:53
The bank also announced it is reducing the minimum balance needed to open a fixed-term deposit account to €5,000 from €15,000

EU is set to shrink ESG reporting rules amid French demands

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:39
Germany has already raised objections about the scope of CSRD

Ireland in firing line as Trump issues fresh tariffs threat following US withdrawal from global tax deal

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:53
US president announced intentions to retaliate against countries applying "extraterritorial" levies on US multinationals

Local Enterprise Offices supported over 7,100 new jobs last year

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:51
A total of 7,104 new jobs were created by LEO supported businesses, which saw a 7% employment increase compared to 2023

Annual wholesale electricity prices up almost 54%

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:24
New figures from the CSO show that despite the increase in the past 12 months, wholesale electricity prices remain almost 65% lower than their 2022 peak

Global spending on generative AI chatbot apps triples in 2024 to €1bn

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 08:11
Mobile app spending on AI chatbots surged to $1.1 billion in 2024, with 17 billion downloads worldwide

The large firms shortlisted for the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
In the third of a four-part series looking at the finalists for Cork Chamber's Company of the Year Awards 2024, we profile the contenders in the Large company category

Irish GDP to grow by 1.7% in 2025 as economy moderates after years of expansion 

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
Business group Ibec said a slowdown was not unexpected given the turbulence facing some of Ireland's key trade partners 

Stripe to cut staff but still grow

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:18
Up to 300 jobs to go but company is set to expand to 10,000 workers this year

Plans to construct housing scheme in Bunratty would be a 'blow to tourism'

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:40
Limerick-based company Crescent House Ltd lodged plans with Clare Co Council for a 67-unit scheme on former hotel site

Europe needs to act now on Draghi report, Paschal Donohoe says

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 17:23
'We need to guard democracies against the interventions of extreme power,' Donohoe said

Hundreds of jobs at risk at BNY Mellon's Wexford branch

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:28
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said the extent of job losses would depend on a consultation period due to start this week 

Apple tax ruling saw Government revenue rise to €46bn in third quarter of 2024

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:26
General government revenue was €17.6bn higher compared to the same period in 2023 

Aldi Ireland increases minimum pay for employees to €15.10

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:54
Staff will also receive additional increments after one, two and three years of service, the retailer said 

PTSB extends cashback on mortgage payments for existing customers 

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:40
For qualified customers the 2% monthly cashback offer is available until at least 31st December 2030

IT and construction dominate Ireland's top-paying jobs

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 00:05
Full-time employees in Ireland earned a mean gross salary of €46,791 last year, ahead of those in the UK or Germany, according to Irish Jobs

Stormont brake will not be pulled over change of EU law on packaging for chemicals

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:36
The brake is a mechanism that allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs, from at least two parties, to refer a proposed EU law change to the British government

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