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Finance Minister sought to cut Vat on cycles and e-bikes in budget 

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:48
Plan did not go ahead due to legislative complexities and the possibility it would encourage other business groups to press for similar Vat reductions

Tirlán names Seán Molloy as its new chief executive

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:39
Seán Molloy is currently the chief ingredients and agribusiness officer for Tirlán, and had been CEO of Glanbia Co-operative Society Ltd which ultimately became Tirlán

Apple offers to open up iPhone tap-to-pay tech in bid to avoid massive EU fines 

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:21
The move follows EU warnings that restricting access to the technology amounted to an abuse of Apple's market power

Two in five Cork firms struggling to fill vacancies

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:15
Most companies expect skill shortage to last another year

Board of Ires REIT trade blows with activist investor over direction of the company

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:21
The board of the country’s largest private landlord Irish Residential Properties Reit (Ires) has accused an activist investor shareholder, seeking ...

AI set to benefit employees and businesses, says Dell boss

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 08:25
ChatGPT and other AI-enabled chatbots will help Ireland’s business community to navigate a slowing domestic economy, says Dell boss

UK retail sales slump points to new risk of recession

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 07:57
Retail sales volumes shrank 3.2% between December and November - the biggest drop since January 2021

Repossession of developer's home sought, arising from dispute with brother

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 20:10
Hugh Kavanagh says his brother Greg's failure to transfer the ownership of the Dublin home to Hugh's wife Julie has led to receivers being appointed by the bank

ChatGPT fails to gain market share for Microsoft’s Bing

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 16:18
Bing has long struggled for relevance and attracted more mockery than recognition over the years as a serious alternative to Google.

Dealz discount retailer says Red Sea disruption limited for time being

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 16:02
Many shipping firms have already re-routed away from the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, the fastest route from Asian factories to Europe.

ECB predicted to deliver first rate cut this spring despite pushing back against market bets 

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:36
ECB officials signalled the chance of a move around mid-year, when they’ll know more about inflation, wages and the stuttering economy

More than 300,000 of us overpaid our taxes

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 13:55
Every year, thousands of taxpayers are leaving behind sizeable refunds, writes John Hearne

Austria's Red Bull tops €10bn in annual sales despite slower growth

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 13:07
Red Bull’s beverage sales continue to be the main driver of growth even as the company expands its portfolio of sports investments.

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:43
New appointees with Samsung, Magnet+, the Irish Wheelchair Association, EHS International, Teagasc and TEKenable

Currys increases profit outlook despite lacklustre Christmas sales

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:26
Shares in Currys have fallen 24% over the past year

Garden accessories firm wins legal fight with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:45
Louis Vuitton’s objection to the trademark registration application “failed on all grounds” and that the “average consumer… would not mistake the marks for one another; there will be no direct confusion”.

Paddy Power owner Flutter sees revenue rise as it delists from Euronext Dublin

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 08:21
Flutter announced that its NYSE listing is on track for 29 January 2024

Fuel prices drop for fourth consecutive month

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:39
Petrol and diesel prices fell from €1.72 per litre in December to €1.68 but still remain elevated above 2023 lows

Naenka Runner Diver 2 headphones: Your ultimate swimming companion

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:05
The Runner Diver 2 has a built-in music player, allowing you to preload your favourite tunes onto the headphones.

Baseus Bowie MA10: Budget-friendly earbuds with impressive ANC and battery life

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
The buds come with an IPX6 rating for sweat and water resistance.

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