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Dublin construction site sees benefit of battery power

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 07:00
A Dublin building site has been benefitting from the installation of batteries used to charge generators to save on electricity use and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Homes with disabled member at high risk of poverty - ESRI

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 06:00
Households with a disabled member face significant financial burdens and are at very high risk of poverty, according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

AI expected to add €250b to economy by 2035 - report

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 00:04
A new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin is projecting that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland's economy, as measured by GDP, within 10 years.

AI expected to add €250b to economy by 2035 - report

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 00:04
A new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin is projecting that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland's economy, as measured by GDP, within 10 years.

Pay talks between RTÉ and TUG fail to reach agreement

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 19:41
Talks between RTÉ management and the RTÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) have failed to reach an agreement on a pay increase for staff.

Trump backs Martin to solve Ireland's housing crisis

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:11
US President Donald Trump has backed Taoiseach Micheál Martin to solve Ireland's housing crisis.

Businessman McKillen guilty of attacking baliff in France

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 17:49
Businessman Paddy McKillen has been convicted of attacking a bailiff in his Paris apartment.

Profits rise at country's most expensive day school

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 17:27
Operating profits at the firm which operates the country's most expensive private fee paying day school last year almost doubled to €498,740.

Two to be sentenced over €500,000 fraud at Dublin Zoo

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 16:55
A man and a woman have admitted their roles in a fraud in which over €500,000 was stolen from Dublin Zoo over seven years ago.

Talks fail in ex-employee's claim against Huawei Ireland

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 16:53
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been told it must be ready to defend claims of discrimination and constructive dismissal by a former employee of its Irish arm as early as next month after failing to reach a resolution in talks today.

Irish mortgages edge higher in January despite ECB cuts

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:40
New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new Irish mortgages rose to 3.82% in January from 3.8% in December despite recent rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

US consumer price growth slows in February

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:14
US consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs of most goods in the months ahead.

Canada central bank cuts rates but flags US trade tension

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:06
The Bank of Canada has today lowered its key lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% while warning "heightened trade tensions" could derail a strong economic start to the year.

Ticketmaster warns of fraudulent ticket sellers

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:59
Ticketmaster has issued a warning over fraudulent ticket sellers falsely claiming to represent the company.

Fórsa to recommend acceptance of health workers' pay deal

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:58
The Fórsa trade union is to recommend acceptance of a pay deal agreed on Monday night for workers in the community and voluntary sector.

Rodent activity among reasons for FSAI closure orders

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:34
Rodent activity, mouse carcasses found in a warehouse and raw chicken stored in used chip boxes were among the reasons for six closure orders issued to food businesses last month.

Brexit rules risk leaving 'gaps on shelves' in NI by July

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:46
New post-Brexit labelling rules could see "gaps on shelves" in Northern Ireland by July, a British parliamentary committee has heard.

Blackrock Clinic gets approval for Dublin women's centre

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:44
Dublin City Council has given the green light to plans by the Blackrock Clinic Health Group to establish a new women's health centre over four floors in a Dublin city centre location.

Rheinmetall expects robust sales amid Europe defence push

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:37
Rheinmetall, a major beneficiary of Europe's big push to invest in defence, said today it expects significant sales growth in 2025 and that it would update its outlook to take into account recent developments in the war in Ukraine.

Musk launches appeal to restore $56 billion Tesla payday

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:04
Elon Musk has kicked off his appeal to try to restore his $56 billion payday from Tesla, claiming a lower court judge made multiple legal errors in rescinding the record compensation.

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