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Poultry order over flu risk should be taken 'seriously'

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 09:11
A compulsory housing order for poultry will come into effect from next Monday after several avian influenza cases were detected in wild birds across Ireland.

Avolon reports 79% surge in net inome for 2004

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 08:58
Dublin-based Avolon, the world's second-biggest aircraft leasing company behind AerCap, has reported net income of $608m for 2024, a jump of 79% on the previous year.

HRLocker announces merger deal with HireHive

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 08:41
Co Clare-based human resources software developer HRLocker has today announced a merger deal with Cork-based recruitment platform HireHive.

Unilever picks Amsterdam for primary ice cream listing

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 08:16
Ben & Jerry's maker Unilever said today it would demerge its ice cream business and picked Amsterdam as its primary listing venue, with London and New York as secondary listings, in a blow to British finance minister Rachel Reeves.

Nestle beats annual organic sales estimate

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:40
Nestle has today reported slightly better-than-expected annual sales growth, driven by price hikes, though the world's largest packaged food company warned of a margin decline in 2025.

Nissan and Honda formally end $60 billion merger talks

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:24
Japan's Nissan and Honda said today that their boards had voted to end talks to merge but would continue to cooperate in electric vehicles.

UK economy shows surprise growth of 0.1% in Q4 2024

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:19
Britain's economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed today, offering some rare respite from the downbeat economic picture facing finance minister Rachel Reeves.

Barclays posts rises 24% rise in annual pretax profit

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:15
Barclays has reported a 24% rise in annual pretax profit, slightly above expectations, as its investment bank reported strong performance for 2024 and slower than expected interest rate cuts sustained income in its domestic lending business.

The big impact of workplace commuting on Irish towns and villages

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:13
New research looks at how commuting from rural Ireland for work impacts people's lives, families and communities

STEM scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:01
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will present 40 students from underrepresented backgrounds with scholarships to study a range of STEM courses, such as AI and cybersecurity.

'It's a small change' - campaigners urge nightlife reform

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:00
Proposed laws which campaigners have said are key to revitalising Dublin's nightlife need to be prioritised by the Government, according to the Give Us The Night group.

Corrib Oil to create 1,200 jobs over next five years

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:00
Service station and energy company Corrib Oil has announced plans to more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 by 2030, creating 1,200 new jobs across the country.

'We'll be signing reciprocal tariffs', says Trump

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:04
US President Donald Trump has said he would soon impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on US imports.

Irish-developed cooling tech to be sent to the Moon

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 00:01
Enovus Labs is set to become the first Irish company to have cooling technology sent to the Moon.

New UCC research on tackling conspiracy theories

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 00:01
University College Cork (UCC) has published new research on the best methods for counteracting conspiracy theories.

Bord na Móna Recycling workers 'angry' over sale

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 17:42
Workers at Bord na Móna Recycling, who are members of SIPTU, have met with opposition politicians at Leinster House to voice their concerns over the proposed sale of the business.

WRC upholds sacking of senior Dublin Airport executive

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 16:02
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a senior Dublin Airport executive whose 25-year career came to an end when he was sacked for gross misconduct after being arrested over allegations of theft from terminal shops.

US consumer prices increase more than expected in January

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:22
US consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates amid growing uncertainty over the economy.

Introduction of tariffs not good for Ireland, IDA told

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:10
Briefings for the CEO of the IDA said he needed to be prepared for questions on President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs which were described as "counterproductive" and "in no ones' interests."

Review after Arts Council's €7m unsuccessful IT project

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 13:44
The Government has ordered an external review of governance and culture at The Arts Council following a finding by the Comptroller and Auditor General that €7 million was spent by the body on an unsuccessful IT system.

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