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BT reports 1% rise in full-year earnings

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 07:14
Mobile and broadband company BT has today reported a slight increase in full-year core earnings even as its revenue slipped by 2%, helped by making efficiencies in the business.

EasyJet confident amid strong travel demand

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 07:09
British airline EasyJet said it was seeing strong demand for flights and holidays, and current summer bookings gave it confidence in meeting consensus forecasts for annual profit.

G7 finance chiefs seek unity as Canada talks near end

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 05:55
Talks among G7 finance ministers faced challenges as the group worked to overcome divides on thorny issues like the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs and support for Ukraine.

Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina opens

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 05:00
A new bridge over the River Shannon, which connects Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary, has been officially opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.

Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina to open

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 05:00
A new bridge over the River Shannon which connects the twin towns of Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary will officially open today.

Carrigtwohill to become Ireland's first 'full fibre' town

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 00:01
Broadband network operator SIRO is marking a decade since the company was launched by announcing that Carrigtwohill in Cork will become Ireland's first full fibre town later this summer.

Carrigtwohill to become Ireland's first 'full fibre' town

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 00:01
Broadband network operator SIRO is marking a decade since the company was launched by announcing that Carrigtwohill in Cork will become Ireland's first full fibre town later this summer.

New measures by Meta AI to improve data protection - DPC

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 20:45
The Data Protection Commission has said that Meta has introduced a number of significant measures and improvements to protect people's data used for the training of its artificial intelligence models.

RTÉ appoints new Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 17:03
RTÉ has announced the appointment of a new Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Eleanor O'Shaughnessy is to take on the position at the national broadcaster following a public competition.

Bitcoin rises to new record high, eclipses January top

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:50
The price of Bitcoin rose to its highest level on record today, eclipsing the previous high from January, as risk sentiment continues to improve after last month's tariff-induced sell-off.

Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:11
Target has cut its annual sales forecast today after posting a sharp fall in quarterly same-store sales, attributing the declines to weakened consumer confidence and a pullback in discretionary spending due to US President Donald Trump's tariff war.

Paysafe opens new EEA head office in Dublin

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:36
Payments platform Paysafe has officially opened its EEA head office in Dublin City Centre, with the support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

How solar power forecasting can help maximise your solar panels

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 12:23
As solar becomes a significant part of our energy system, there are challenges in effectively forecasting and managing solar energy production

Central Bank spent over €24m on Irish Nationwide probe

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 12:00
The Central Bank spent more than €24m on its investigation and inquiry into regulatory breaches at the now defunct Irish Nationwide Building Society, which lasted 15 years from 2010 to 2025.

Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:40
A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said.

Bloomberg financial markets data service hit by outage

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:35
Bloomberg, the financial data service used by traders around the world, was hit by an outage today, disrupting an auction of UK government debt.

Annual house price growth slows to 7.5% in March - CSO

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:22
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices rose by 7.5% in the year to March, down from the 8% rise recorded in the previous month.

German economic advisory panel forecasts 2025 stagnation

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 10:25
The German Council of Economic Experts has cut its economic forecast for the German economy, now expecting Europe's biggest economy to stagnate this year as it sees a "pronounced phase of weakness".

PTSB gets long term rating upgrade from Fitch

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 09:49
Permanent TSB Group Holdings has welcomed the decision by ratings agency Fitch to upgrade the bank's long-term rating to BBB, up from BBB-, with a stable outlook.

Retailers welcome planned fee on non-EU packages

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:59
Irish retailers have welcomed a European Union proposal to add a €2 flat fee on all packages coming from outside the bloc.

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