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ESRI: Rising real wages to be one of the main drivers of economic growth 

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 00:06
Domestic economy expected to grow 2.3% this year and 3.1% next year

Meta unveils ‘revolutionary’ Orion augmented reality glasses

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 21:23
The company said the prototype device called Orion “might be the most challenging consumer electronics device produced since the smartphone”

Credit unions welcome scrapping of levy next year

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 15:54
Setting the Credit Union Institutions Resolution Fund levy at 0% for 2025 will save them a total of €2.5m

MTU seeks clarity from Budget on funding for third-level education

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 14:58
Professor Maggie Cusack told the Cork Chamber Business Breakfast 'I’m of the view that our sons and daughters deserve a world-class education.'

ECB sees further signs of easing wage pressures across eurozone 

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 14:45
'Wage drift', or payments made to employees on top of negotiated wages, is showing signs of easing, the central bank said

Google Ireland lawyers claim council erred in fact and in law in refusing planning for new data centre

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 14:18
Google to appeal South Dublin County Council's refusal of planning permission for data centre at Grange Castle Business Park

Volatility in the multinational sector to prompt contraction in Ireland's GDP this year

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 13:48
EY Ireland chief economist Dr Loretta O’Sullivan said while GDP is showing some weakness 'a host of other metrics indicate that the economy is doing well'

Cork's Wisetek acquired by US firm

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:05
Company specialises in IT asset disposal

CrowdStrike boss 'deeply sorry' for July global IT outage

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:46
The incident crippled around 8.5m computers running Microsoft software, which brought businesses and infrastructure to a standstill

Asian Development Bank raises growth forecast but warns over trade sanctions

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 09:53
Developing economies in Asia are forecast to grow at a 5.0% annual pace this year, helped by a strong US economy and surging demand for computer ...

Company insolvencies expected to exceed 900 this year 

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 00:05
The increase in insolvencies in the year to the date has been driven by a 38% increase in Creditor’s Voluntary Liquidation activity

Health insurance costs rise by 7% as people urged to consider options 

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 00:00
Data shows that 71% of people have never switched their policy 

Old Head of Kinsale golf course operator shoots €3.54m profit

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 20:16
Ashbourne Holdings Ltd saw a 9.5% decline in pre-tax profits in what its directors describe as a 'strong performance'

Meta to spurn EU’s voluntary AI safety pledge ahead of new law

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 18:24
Facebook owner's position contrasts with Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google, which have both confirmed they will sign the pledge

ECB begins issuing fine notices to banks not meeting climate expectations

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 18:11
The ECB has long complained that banks are not meeting its supervisory expectations on climate issues

DHL shares rise after logistics giant announces planned overhaul

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 17:30
DHL has forecast an operating profit, or EBIT, of €6bn to €6.6bn for 2024, although that forecast has come under scrutiny as it relies on a stronger fourth quarter

Elon Musk says X will let blocked accounts still see user posts

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:15
Responding to a post on the subject, Mr Musk said: “High time this happened

Boeing strike to further delay Ryanair aircraft deliveries

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 14:54
In an attempt to bring the strike to an end, Boeing reportedly took a 30% pay rise proposal directly to striking workers

Tour operator TUI confirms guidance after strong summer season

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 13:29
Shares in TUI rose 2% in early trading, hitting their highest level in two months.

Dulux maker Akzo Nobel plans to cut 2,000 jobs globally

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 12:07
Akzo Nobel plans to cut more than 5% of its workforce as part of efforts to reduce costs

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