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New cleaning initiative for city streets launched by Cork Business Association

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:09
The CBA is calling for volunteers from the North Main Street business community to help with the initiative 

Self-catering operators seek clarity on new letting rules 

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:33
'It is not fair to blame self-catering in Connemara or Waterford for the lack of housing'

Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 09:24
Asian shares were trading mixed on Tuesday amid global scepticism about US investments and President Donald Trump’s trade war.Trading was cautious in ...

Support services firm DCC announces sale of healthcare division

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:39
DCC, the Dublin-headquartered support services firm, has announced the sale of its healthcare division in a deal worth just over £1bn (€1.16bn).The ...

Emer Walsh: Trump’s ire towards Fed chair has reached a fever pitch

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 01:00
The Fed attributed its decision to uncertainty around the economic outlook, an issue to which the US president has undoubtedly contributed

Emer Walsh: Trump’s ire towards Fed chair has reached a fever pitch

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 01:00
The Fed attributed its decision to uncertainty around the economic outlook, an issue to which the US president has undoubtedly contributed

Stocks and bonds sink in broad Wall St retreat from US assets

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:21
The S&P 500 and other major US stock indexes fell more than 2% each, while a dollar index weakened to a 15-month low

Google back in court to fight search monopoly case

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:34
The US would force Google to share the data underpinning its search results, Mr Schmidtlein said, which risks harming user privacy and unfairly penalises Google

Boeing buys specialised nuts and bolts to avoid slowdown

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:22
Running out of the fasteners could shut down Boeing’s 737 MAX production line, a key revenue source, according to two anonymous sources

Tesla’s affordable EV and robotaxis now in focus after Musk backlash

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:12
Wall St has pinned its hopes on a cheaper car, promised by the end of the first half of this year, to revitalise drooping Tesla sales

EU will enforce digital rules 'fairly, proportionally, and without bias'

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:52
The EU's Digital Markets Act sets out a list of dos and don’ts for tech giants aimed at securing a level playing field and giving consumers more choices.

First shockwaves of Trump’s tariffs about to hit world economy

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:41
In the US, investors will watch for any additional deterioration in consumer sentiment and inflation expectations when the University of Michigan issues revised April data on Friday

French firm's plans for Tipperary solar farm stalled by seven appeals

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:04
Independent TD Mattie McGrath told the council that a number of his constituents in the Dualla area 'are extremely concerned about the proposed development'

Limerick Film Lab to promote West of Ireland as filming location

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:39
Regional film manager Paul C Ryan said: 'This lab is all about connection — not just between filmmakers, but between cultures, storytelling traditions, and industry ecosystems.'

Nintendo faces the reality of a trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:00
Video game company may be forced to raise the price of the new device if impacted by tariffs

Irish aviation firm warns airline passengers will face higher fares due to US tariffs

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:54
Dublin-based Avia Solutions specialises in short-term leasing of aircraft and crew to airlines

Europe suddenly looks appealing amid Trump's policy instability

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:50
The US president's moves against Federal Reserve chief Jay Powell a disturbing development

Europe suddenly looks appealing amid Trump's policy instability

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:50
The US president's moves against Federal Reserve chief Jay Powell a disturbing development

David McNamara: Central banks face up to new economic reality

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:32
The ECB's shift in tone when announcing last week's rate cut is clearly teeing up investors for another rate cut in June, and a downgrade to its economic outlook

New markets elude Ireland and EU as reliance on agriculture stalls deals

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 02:00
Mercosur Canada, and India deals could all ease our dependence on US

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