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EU is set to shrink ESG reporting rules amid French demands

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:39
Germany has already raised objections about the scope of CSRD

Ireland in firing line as Trump issues fresh tariffs threat following US withdrawal from global tax deal

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:53
US president announced intentions to retaliate against countries applying "extraterritorial" levies on US multinationals

Local Enterprise Offices supported over 7,100 new jobs last year

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:51
A total of 7,104 new jobs were created by LEO supported businesses, which saw a 7% employment increase compared to 2023

Annual wholesale electricity prices up almost 54%

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:24
New figures from the CSO show that despite the increase in the past 12 months, wholesale electricity prices remain almost 65% lower than their 2022 peak

Global spending on generative AI chatbot apps triples in 2024 to €1bn

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 08:11
Mobile app spending on AI chatbots surged to $1.1 billion in 2024, with 17 billion downloads worldwide

The large firms shortlisted for the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
In the third of a four-part series looking at the finalists for Cork Chamber's Company of the Year Awards 2024, we profile the contenders in the Large company category

Irish GDP to grow by 1.7% in 2025 as economy moderates after years of expansion 

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:05
Business group Ibec said a slowdown was not unexpected given the turbulence facing some of Ireland's key trade partners 

Stripe to cut staff but still grow

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:18
Up to 300 jobs to go but company is set to expand to 10,000 workers this year

Plans to construct housing scheme in Bunratty would be a 'blow to tourism'

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:40
Limerick-based company Crescent House Ltd lodged plans with Clare Co Council for a 67-unit scheme on former hotel site

Europe needs to act now on Draghi report, Paschal Donohoe says

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 17:23
'We need to guard democracies against the interventions of extreme power,' Donohoe said

Hundreds of jobs at risk at BNY Mellon's Wexford branch

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:28
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said the extent of job losses would depend on a consultation period due to start this week 

Apple tax ruling saw Government revenue rise to €46bn in third quarter of 2024

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:26
General government revenue was €17.6bn higher compared to the same period in 2023 

Aldi Ireland increases minimum pay for employees to €15.10

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:54
Staff will also receive additional increments after one, two and three years of service, the retailer said 

PTSB extends cashback on mortgage payments for existing customers 

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:40
For qualified customers the 2% monthly cashback offer is available until at least 31st December 2030

IT and construction dominate Ireland's top-paying jobs

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 00:05
Full-time employees in Ireland earned a mean gross salary of €46,791 last year, ahead of those in the UK or Germany, according to Irish Jobs

Stormont brake will not be pulled over change of EU law on packaging for chemicals

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:36
The brake is a mechanism that allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs, from at least two parties, to refer a proposed EU law change to the British government

‘Fragile’ firm loses Revenue battle over €210,000 from covid wage support scheme

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 18:55
Commissioner Simon Noone upheld the Revenue assessment as the company had failed to demonstrate that its business had experienced or was expected to experience a 30% drop in revenues or customer orders

European Banking Authority to stress test how banks would cope with trade wars

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 18:37
In launching its latest round of 'stress tests', which will cover 64 banks, the group said it would publish the results of the check-up at the start of August

EU finance chiefs urge caution in retaliation over Trump tariffs

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 18:25
German finance minister Joerg Kukies called for Europe to 'constructively engage' with the new administration, adding that it’s not yet clear what steps Mr Trump might take

Cairn Homes to commence work on RTÉ site after €107.5m deal

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 17:57
Initial phase of work will consist of residential construction in the north-west corner of the site

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