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Lack of progress hindering health, housing and energy sectors, warns Limerick Chamber President

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:10
Chamber President Noel Gavin said it was important not to be complacent by focusing only on the positive indicators of a buoyant Irish economy

John Whelan: Ireland's pharma sector is braced for upheaval after RFK appointment

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:06
The thing that keeps pharmaceutical executives awake at night is the Trump appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr to head up the healthcare portfolio

Enterprise centres added €1.8bn to economy during 2023

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 00:00
Community sector employed approximately 18,600 people

John Whelan: Ireland's pharma manufacturers braced for upheaval from Trump's health appointment

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 17:28
The thing that keeps pharmaceutical executives awake at night is the Trump appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr to head up the healthcare portfolio

National Broadband Ireland on track to complete 420,000 connections by end of next year

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 17:04
There have been 483,594 premises moved to or through the construction phase

Disney targets €950m streaming profit in its new fiscal year 

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 15:45
The old Hollywood studios are finally doing what Netflix has been doing for over a decade led by Disney, which earned $321m from online video in the final months of its last fiscal year

GNI’s pathway to Net Zero: The role of biomethane and green hydrogen

Sat, 11/16/2024 - 16:33
Gas Networks Ireland sees a vital role for biomethane and green hydrogen in Ireland's future energy security. Rita de Brún reports

EU forecasts Irish GDP to rebound to 4% next year 

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 16:49
Unemployment to remain low

General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers worldwide

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 15:42
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global car market.The workers, mostly ...

Revenue at Lenovo rises 24% driven by AI investment

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:41
According to Lenovo's latest results, the company generated revenue of $17.85bn (€16.9bn) — up from $14.4bn during the same period last year. 

Chinese EV-makers tap local suppliers to avert tariffs 

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:26
EV Motors set plans with Chery earlier this year to produce combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles together at a Barcelona plant

Value of Irish exports hits record high as US demand grows 64%

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 13:09
US accounted for nearly €7bn in exports

Self-employment can delay retirement for the healthy and wealthy

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:18
Study finds people in unstable and low-paying careers opt to just retire

Workers in small businesses are hungry to learn new digital skills

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 08:15
Up to 87% of workers using digital technology have significantly enhanced their productivity, with work satisfaction also soaring

Team spirit: Simon Zebo on swapping rugby for whiskey

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 02:00
The Munster and Ireland legend may have hung up his rugby boots but he is bringing all his energy and drive to his new team behind Black Emerald Irish Whiskey

Profits decline at firm behind Waterford brand

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 17:20
Waterford Crystal was first established in 1783 on land adjacent to Merchants' Quay in Waterford, just minutes from the present-day House of Waterford

Vinted to enter Ireland's 'immature' second-hand clothing market

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:38
Chief executive said they looked 'very carefully' at Ireland, noting the online second-hand market was 'very immature at this point'

Profits fall by 27% at Abbvie's Botox plant at Westport

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:24
New accounts filed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland UC show the firm saw revenues decline by 4%

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:17
New appointees with Port of Cork Company, Bank of Ireland, Codex, Accenture, Principal Connections and Ogier

Isolationist Trump emphasises need for indigenous funding for Irish companies

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:11
New data from the IVCA shows VC funding in Ireland for the nine months to the end of September fell by 18% to €945.3m from €1.1bn in 2023

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