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China launches anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy products which could hurt Irish exports

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:30
China has opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the EU which could have a significant impact on Ireland as one the bloc’s ...

Irish micro-businesses under 'severe pressure' with 30% not optimistic about future trading 

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 00:05
The latest Linked Finance SME Confidence Index noted no positive profitability metrics amongst micro businesses since 2018

'We need our local shops and businesses to survive' - Priest's concern over Lidl store plan

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 19:22
The application by Lidl for supermarket in Sixmilebridge is facing local opposition

Waymo robotaxi unit doubles its paid rides in three months

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 18:28
Tesla, GM, Amazon and China's WeRide also have robotaxi plans

Dunne claims bankruptcy officials not validly appointed

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:24
Developer is representing himself in the proceedings

Explainer: What is Jackson Hole and why is it important? 

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 16:28
One of the most significant and longest-standing central banking conferences in the world, this year's event will take place from Thursday August 22 to Saturday 24

Circle K owner seeking takeover of 7-Eleven parent company

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:00
Canadian-based retail giants have submitted a “friendly, non-binding proposal” to buyout the 7-Eleven chain of stores from its Japanese owners Seven & i.

Second-hand homes for sale down 7% amid 'severe scarcity' warning

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:55
As of the end of July, just under 13,000 second-hand homes were on the market

Cavan-based Kyte Powertech acquired by Swiss firm R&S Group

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:46
Electrical infrastructure manufacture Kyte Powertech, which employs 490 people, said it would continue to operate as normal following transaction

EHS International acquires mental health training firm

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:45
EHS was established through the amalgamation of five companies to create a single entity providing safety and workplace consultancy services and training

Eurozone inflation ticks upwards to 2.6% as anticipated ECB rate cut approaches 

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:08
Irish inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained unchanged compared to the previous month at 1.5%

Aer Lingus Regional launches new Cork to Glasgow service 

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 11:56
Regional airline has also announced additional services from Cork to Bristol, bringing its six times weekly service to nine times per week

Credit union mortgage lending up more than 60%

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 00:04
Over the past 12 months, there have been 14.1 million digital transactions conducted by credit union members

SMEs accounted for over 40% of turnover recorded in Ireland and two-thirds of workforce

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 16:54
SMEs accounted for 99.8% of all businesses in the Republic of Ireland in 2022, new figures from the CSO reveal

Auctioneers seek return of amended Section 23 tax incentives

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 16:48
Measure was criticised in the wake of the property crash

Aircraft leasing firm receives profit boost on Russia insurance payout

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 16:45
Insurance proceeds of $258m were in respect of 11 of the 15 aircraft owned by the firm detained in Russia, Boc Aviations says

Verizon's Irish unit sees profit drop

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 16:20
The directors of Verizon Services Ireland Ltd state that future developments include establishing the new global centre of excellence in Limerick

Total labour productivity drops 1.1% in first three months of 2024

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 15:13
Multifactor productivity for the Domestic sector rose by 2.2%, while Foreign sector multifactor productivity fell by 0.6%, the CSO said

Ted Baker to close all remaining stores this week

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 15:02
Fashion retailer's 31 remaining stores, including outlets in Kildare, Belfast and Dublin, will close before the end of the day on Tuesday

FDI hides Ireland's weak record of innovation, says venture capital body

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 14:43
The Irish Venture Capital Association are calling for a mandatory ‘opt-in’ by participants in the auto-enrolment pension scheme to invest in Irish companies or funds

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