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New online safety rules come into force across EU

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 00:00
The European Union's new online safety rules come into full force today in Ireland and across the EU.

Unite to recommend acceptance of public sector pay deal

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 18:33
The Unite trade union is to recommend acceptance of the public sector pay deal which was agreed last month.

NBI: National Broadband Plan 'on time and on budget'

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 17:27
The company responsible for delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) has said the project is "on time and on budget".

Permission 'unlikely' for Hozier's home expansion plan

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:40
Council planners have told music star Hozier that planned new guest accommodation at his Co Wicklow period property falls foul of planning rules.

Web Summit's pre-tax profits slump in 2022

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:02
Global technology events business Web Summit has reported a sharp drop in pre-tax profits for 2022 as its revenues for the year rose.

Laya Healthcare to increase prices by average of 7%

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:00
Laya Healthcare is set to increase its premiums by an average of 7% from April 1 as it said the cost of delivering healthcare continues to hit new record highs.

First look at new Irish Coast Guard aircraft fleet

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 13:21
The Irish Coast Guard has shared images of the new livery for its next generation aircraft, to be provided under the new aviation services contract.

Nike to cut about 2% jobs to lower costs as demand slows

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 12:25
Nike will cut about 2% of its total workforce, or more than 1,600 jobs, the sportswear giant said last night as it seeks to lower expenses as demand for its shoes and sneakers comes under pressure.

IFAC stands over 'fiscal gimmickry' comments on Budget

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:22
The budgetary watchdog said it completely stood over controversial comments about last year's budget and "fiscal gimmickry", saying there was substantial evidence to support their conclusions.

Euro zone's low productivity may slow inflation's fall

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:08
Europe's sluggish productivity growth may slow the fall in inflation to the European Central Bank's 2% target, ECB policymaker Isabel Schnabel said today.

Increase in SMEs' interest in green supports - survey

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:55
A new report shows the level of small and medium-sized businesses who are interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in the past year.

O'Keeffe's exit payment recorded as €400k in RTÉ report

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 09:46
The €450,000 exit payment for RTÉ's former chief financial officer Breda O'Keeffe was recorded as €400,000 in the company's 2020 annual report.

How Element Pictures has become an European success story

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:12
The Irish production company can now rely on a well-resourced corporation to provide funds for future development and growth

Norwegian Air Q4 beats forecast, eyes record 2024 profit

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:04
Norwegian Air has today reported fourth-quarter operating earnings above forecasts and said it expected its profit to hit a fresh record this year.

How remote working has changed how we learn on the job

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 07:55
We seem to be increasingly missing out on learning invaluable bits and pieces from our colleagues, managers or even the new intern

NatWest's profit jumps 20% as Thwaite confirmed as CEO

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 07:50
British bank NatWest has today confirmed Paul Thwaite as its permanent chief executive and reported forecast-beating profit for 2023, as it gears up for a crunch sale of state-owned stock in the company after a scandal-hit year.

Kingspan's 2023 after tax profits up 6%, but revenues dip

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 07:40
Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported higher profits for the year to the end of December but said its revenues for the year dipped due to a deflation hit.

January UK retail sales up by a more-than-expected 3.4%

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 07:12
British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 3.4% in January, according to official figures that showed signs of strength among consumers a day after data confirmed the country's economy entered a recession last year.

'A bit of a cliff edge' - internet watchdog on new powers

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 06:00
The man charged with overseeing Ireland's implementation of new EU online safety rules has said they are "looking at a little bit of a cliff edge," when it comes to dealing with complaints from the public about disinformation and illegal content.

'A bit of a cliff edge' - internet watchdog on new powers

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 06:00
The man charged with overseeing Ireland's implementation of new EU online safety rules has said they are "looking at a little bit of a cliff edge," when it comes to dealing with complaints from the public about disinformation and illegal content.

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