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New figures from the CSO show that the number of planning permissions granted for apartments fell by almost 39% last year when compared to 2023.

McDonald's Ireland has announced that customers can now order through Gaeilge at its self-service kiosks in the State.

Cathay Pacific Airways has today reported marginal full-year profit growth, but airfares fell because of intense competition as Asia's airlines continue to restore seat capacity after the pandemic.

The euro zone economy is facing exceptional shocks from trade, defence and climate issues, possibly amplifying inflation volatility and raising the risk that price growth becomes more persistent, ECB President Christine Lagarde said today.

A new campaign has been launched to promote clean air practices on construction sites to reduce long term exposure to dust and contaminated air.

US tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports have kicked in - ending all country exemptions to the levies in a move is likely to escalate tensions with some of America's largest trading partners.

The European Central Bank is launching a fresh strategy assessment which is set to cover some big questions on the way it works - from whether massive bond buys remain a good policy tool, to what role it should play in the fight against climate change.

The euro was trading near five-month highs today on Ukraine's readiness to accept a month-long ceasefire, while stocks whipsawed on back-and-forth US tariff plans as levies on steel and aluminium imports kicked in.

Dublin property investment company IPUT Real Estate has launched a new logistics sub-fund, raising €115m in new capital to develop the first 1.5 million square feet of the Nexus Logistics Park.

Puma's shares sank 22% to their lowest in nine years today, a day after the German sportswear group issued disappointing forecasts for the first quarter and for 2025 amid weak demand in its US and Chinese markets.

Porsche said said today it will keep its dividend for 2024 at the previous year's level despite a 30.4% drop in net profit, according to Reuters calculations, as the luxury carmaker battles high costs and weak demand in China.

Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said today it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, bringing to an end Europe's best hope of developing a rival to major Asian EV battery players.

The tech sector is reporting the strongest appetite for hiring growth over the coming months, according to new research.

Spotify said today it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024, the largest payout to the music industry in a single year.

Zara owner Inditex has today reported sales for its fourth quarter ending January 31 in line with analysts' expectations, sealing another year of strong growth for the world's biggest listed fast-fashion retailer.

The EU will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion ($28.33 billion) worth of US goods from next month in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said in a statement.

The EU will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion ($28.33 billion) worth of US goods from next month in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said in a statement.

Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions or exceptions for all countries on steel and aluminium tariffs.

The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today.

The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today.