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Minister to allocate €436m for social housing needs

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 00:00
Minister for Housing James Browne is to allocate €436m for social housing needs this year.

Burke: US tariff threat 'not as stark' as financial crash

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 15:59
The potential threat of US tariffs is "not as stark" as the 2008 financial crash, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has said.

Will big tech be caught in the crossfire of trade war?

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 08:01
Some of the biggest names in tech were standing behind US President Donald Trump at his inauguration in January. The so-called 'tech bros' or 'broligarchy' have embraced Mr Trump, with many CEOs welcoming his anti-regulation policies.

Praying the price: The cost of Communions & Confirmations

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 06:00
Communions and Confirmations often come with a less heavenly side - the price tag.

Up to 900 Goal jobs at risk over international aid cuts

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 11:37
Irish aid agency Goal has said more than 900 of its staff, including 28 people in Ireland, are at risk of losing their jobs due to cuts to international aid funding.

Explained: Why should Ireland be worried about tariffs?

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 07:00
US President Donald Trump is proposing new tariffs on 2 April. So far, the situation remains fluid, and no final decisions appear to have been made.

Talks to resume in bid to avert health industrial action

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 00:01
Talks will resume this morning aimed at averting industrial action in the health service in a dispute over staffing numbers.

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 22:35
Elon Musk has said his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal valuing the company once known as Twitter at $33 billion.

Is Meta using works from Irish authors for AI training?

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 19:17
Irish authors have joined forces to campaign against the alleged use of their copyrighted work to train Meta AI models.

Strike action at Bord na Móna Recycling deferred

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 18:59
SIPTU members at Bord na Móna Recycling have deferred strike action planned for next week in a dispute over the proposed sale of the company.

New Penney's store proposed for Ennis, Co Clare

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 18:14
The operator of Penneys has stated that its planned new 'flaghsip' waterfront outlet for Ennis will generate estimated revenues of €14.26m per annum.

Security firm hit with bill at WRC for not paying staff

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 18:05
A security firm which had a "persistent practice" of not paying workers their wages has been hit with a compensation bill of over €60,000 after a ruling that it was "undermining" the regime of compulsory pay terms in the industry.

Apple reports higher profits at Irish subsidiary in Cork

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 17:55
The Irish subsidiary of Apple has reported a 60% increase in profits to $62.3 billion in 2024, while net sales reached $222.3 billion.

Profits at Michael Healy Rae plant-hire firm increase

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:03
Accumulated profits at the plant hire firm controlled by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy Rae last year increased to €808,911.

US consumer spending rises in February

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 13:26
US consumer spending rebounded in February, likely lifted by higher prices, which could amplify fears that the economy was facing a period of tepid growth and high inflation amid an escalation in trade tensions.

Toon Out: Why Disney has remade its classics cartoons

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:35
Disney's live action remakes have gotten plenty of criticism – but they've also made the studio a lot of money... until now, writes Adam Maguire.

Tariff war will be bad for world economy, Taoiseach warns

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:24
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland.

Annual retail sales up by 1.8% in February - CSO

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:52
New Central Statistics Office figures show that retail sales rose by 0.7% on a monthly basis in February and by 1.8% year-on-year.

Visitor numbers in February sink 30% on last year - CSO

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:25
The number of visitors coming to Ireland in February of this year sank by 30% compared to the same time last year, new figures from Central Statistics Office show.

Ireland 'powerless' over impacts of US tariffs - Coffey

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 10:58
The Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, Seamus Coffey, has said that Ireland is "powerless" over the impacts US tariffs may have on the country.

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