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The percentage of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has almost halved following the introduction of the new Irish Motor Insurance Database system, which is aimed at assisting gardaí to easily detect uninsured drivers.

Venture Capital investment in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in the first quarter of the year, totalling $668 million dollars across 28 deals, accordiing to the latest KPMG Venture Pulse report.

ICTU and the Health and Safety Authority have called on more organisations to support and facilitate the appointment of safety representatives within their workplaces to help prevent injuries, illnesses and deaths.

An economic insights report by Limerick Chamber has found that new housing supply is critically short to meet demand, and that rents in Limerick city have soared by almost 77% over the past five years.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Health and Safety Authority have called on more organisations to support and facilitate the appointment of safety representatives within their workplaces to help prevent injuries, illnesses and deaths.

Wednesday marks the first 100 days of the second Trump administration - that notional period in which presidencies are supposed to define themselves and set down the main themes for the remainder of the term

The Health Insurance Authority published its 2024 report earlier this month and the findings were grim reading for consumers.

US President Donald Trump urged free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress "immediately."

Rare earths are critical for the production of smartphones, satellites, robots and even fighter jets. China processes nearly all of them, causing much handwringing in Washington and Brussels over fears that China has the power to hold the world to ransom. But will it use it?

Donald Trump wants semiconductor companies to make more chips in the US - rather than Taiwan and Ireland - but few expect his tariffs plan will make that happen, writes Adam Maguire.

The European Union will do all it can to engage with the United States on trade and reduce the massive uncertainty that is weighing down the global economy, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said, underscoring unity among the bloc's members.

Marks and Spencer has temporarily stopped taking orders from its website and apps amid the deepening fallout of a cyber attack.

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence is changing lives. It's also raising ethical and philosophical questions for the experts of today. Neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology Ian Robertson speaks to Prime Time on his views on AI.

Revolut is planning to enter the Irish mortgage market later this year, the fin-tech bank has confirmed to RTÉ News.

British retailers reported the best start to the year since 2021 in what may be a fleeting boost for the economy, with rising bills and the US trade war increasingly weighing on consumer morale.

Oil prices were set for a weekly decline of nearly 2% on the back of oversupply concerns and uncertainty around tariff talks between the US and China.

Consumers and businesses are being warned of possible delays to electronic euro payments between banks on the upcoming European May Day holiday on May 1.

Plans have been unveiled for Ireland's first dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena.

Google parent Alphabet has reassured jittery tech investors that its AI investments were powering returns at its crucial ad business, downplaying any impact from global economic uncertainty, for now.