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Hospitality groups warn of 'perfect storm' facing industry ahead of Government meetings

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 13:44
Challenging environment is being further compounded by the reinstated 13.5% VAT rate, the group said

Record number of applications for Engineers Ireland titles

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 11:41
Demand for engineers in this country 'greatly outstrips supply', with an estimated 6,000 vacancies available across the sector this year, Engineers Ireland says

Seamus Coffey appointed as new Chair of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 11:30
Mr Coffey was also Chair of the Council from January 2017 until December 2019

Unemployment ticks up along with hours worked

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 11:00
The sectors with the largest fall in employment were in wholesale, retail trade, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, which dropped 7.3% followed by construction

Regulator finds bank departures have been costly for borrowers

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 10:16
In its annual bulletin, the Central Bank indicated that the departure of KBC and Ulster Bank left banking customers unable to “perfectly substitute to other sources of borrowing” and were therefore on the hook for establishing relationships with new lenders.

Suunto Race sports smartwatch: Rugged elegance meets cutting-edge performance

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 10:00
Suunto is a Finnish company that manufactures and markets sports watches, dive computers, compasses and precision instruments. Suunto watches are ...

Audeze Maxwell gaming headphones: The ultimate all-in-one audio experience

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 09:55
Audeze claims up to 80 hours of use from the Maxwell gaming headphones on a single charge.

JD Sports reports sales rise in volatile market

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 08:07
Shares in JD Sports have slumped 23% this year, reflecting a January profit warning and Nike's underperformance

Delayed delivery of critical infrastructure may dampen future economic growth, experts warn

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 00:05
A looming election is likely to persuade the Government to include further cost-of-living measures in Budget 2025

Sky's revenues fall in Ireland while subscriptions hold steady

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 19:55
Sky Ireland's business saw revenues fall by £21m (€24.6m) last year, representing a 4% decrease on the 2022 revenues of £531m.New accounts filed with ...

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Sleek design, smart AI, and top-tier cameras

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 18:00
The Pixel Pro XL is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz.

Early retiree and company owner wins €300,000 tax battle with Revenue

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 17:49
Case concerns a €750,000 sale of zoned land at the edge of a village

Ford scales back EV ambitions at a cost of €1.7bn

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 16:21
Carmaker has forecast that its electric car unit will lose as much as $5.5bn this year

TK Maxx's parent company raises profit forecast 

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 16:12
The company expects annual earnings per share of $4.09 to $4.13, above earlier forecast of $4.03 to $4.09

Insurance giant Axa divested almost €18m from Israeli Banks following sustained public pressure, new report claims

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 14:18
Eko report claimed Axa held shares in three Israeli banks engaged in settlement activity in occupied Palestine

Volvo's Chinese-owner Geely sees sales surge 41% 

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 13:29
Geely recorded sales of 956,000 vehicles during the first six months of the year, of which 320,000 were electrified and new energy vehicles — an increase of 117% compared to the same period last year

Luxury woes deepen for LVMH with Sephora layoffs in China

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:42
Cosmetics retailer Sephora China has fired both office and store staff while persuading others to resign, with an estimated 10% of more than 4,000 employees in the country affected

AI tech giants hide dirty energy with outdated carbon accounting rules 

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:27
Companies are buying credits — called unbundled renewable energy certificates (RECs) — that can make it seem that power consumed from a coal plant came from a solar farm instead.

VHI to hike prices for the second time this year

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:12
State-owned health insurer said its average price will rise by 3.5% from October 1

Gas demand rises amid lack of storage facilities for renewable energy, report suggests

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:55
A Gas Demand Report by Gas Networks Ireland found the fossil fuel was the largest contributor to electricity generation, generating 45%, which represents an increase from 42% in June, and a slight decrease year-on-year from 46% in annual terms.

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