Just 15% of Irish firms 'fully compliant' with GDPR Just 15% of businesses here say they are fully compliant with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. Business • 17 Jul
206 jobs saved so far this year through SCARP 206 jobs have been saved so far this year as a result of the SCARP rescue process for small and micro companies, new data shows. Business • 16 Jul
Female representation rises in financial services sector Female representation on the boards of financial services firms rose to 39% at the start of this year, from 35% in 2022. Business • 11 Jul
National Enterprise Hub launched to support businesses A new resource to help businesses access a range of government supports called the National Enterprise Hub has been launched today by Minister for Enterprise … Business • 10 Jul
More payments due from Increased Cost of Business Grant Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke has said under the Increased Cost of Business Grant Scheme, the hospitality and retail sectors will get … Business • 09 Jul
Data availability an obstacle to sustainability reporting The Government says a new EU law aimed at tackling greenwashing will strengthen the rules around the social and environmental information which companies have to … Business • 09 Jul
No recommendation from IALPA on Labour Court proposals The executive of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) has said it would not be issuing a recommendation to its members at this time on … Business • 09 Jul
Motorola Solutions to create 200 jobs at Cork R&D centre Motorola Solutions is opening a new research and development centre in Cork, which is expected to lead to the creation of up to 200 jobs. Business • 08 Jul
British Irish Chamber expects 'stabilisation' in trade The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the "stabilisation" in the trade relationship between Ireland and the UK that it expects will follow Labour's … Business • 05 Jul
Early Budget does not mean end of year election - Harris Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that bringing the Budget forward does not mean there will be a general election by the end of the year. Politics • 04 Jul
Non-alcohol beer sales grew by 18% in 2023 - report Non-alcohol beer continues to grow in popularity, according to new report from Drinks Ireland|Beer, which shows that non-alcoholic beer sales grew by 18% last year. Business • 04 Jul
Housing is biggest barrier to growth of US companies here Over half of American companies with operations in Ireland expect to increase employee numbers in the next 12 months, but housing remains their biggest barrier … Business • 04 Jul
Dublin among the priciest cities for apartment building Dublin has ranked as the second most expensive city in a list of ten when it comes to the cost of building apartments. Business • 03 Jul
Claims RTÉ privatising some operations 'untrue', says DG RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has told an Oireachtas committee that claims that the national broadcaster is planning to "privatise" elements of its operations are … Ireland • 03 Jul
Drones to deliver medical supplies to Dublin hospitals Wing, the drone delivery company operated by Google's parent company Alphabet, has announced plans to carry medical supplies and devices to Dublin hospitals. Ireland • 03 Jul
Motor insurance costs rose slightly in first half of 2023 Average motor insurance premiums rose marginally in the first half of last year, compared to the year before, new data from the Central Bank has … Business • 02 Jul
Labour Court to intervene in Aer Lingus pilots' dispute The Labour Court is to formally intervene in the ongoing pay dispute between Aer Lingus management and the Irish Airline Pilots' Association, with a hearing … Ireland • 02 Jul
Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios. Ireland • 02 Jul
New car registrations slow down by 50% in June New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that car sales, including electric vehicles, slowed down in June. Business • 02 Jul
Inflation slows to 3-year low of 1.5% - flash CSO data The annual rate of inflation rose at the slowest rate in more than three years in June, increasing by 1.5% year-on-year compared to a rate … Business • 01 Jul
European stocks steady after first round of French vote European stocks rallied today, with French shares leading the way after the far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains in the first round of … Business • 01 Jul
Sharpest fall in manufacturing activity in almost a year June marked the sharpest decline in activity in the manufacturing sector in eleven months, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index published by AIB. Business • 01 Jul
Talks on Aer Lingus dispute ongoing at Labour Court Talks aimed at resolving the ongoing Aer Lingus pay dispute are continuing at the Labour Court between the airline's management and the Irish Air Line … Ireland • 01 Jul
Irish household deposits rose by €1.1 billion in May Irish household savings rose by €1.1 billion in May when compared to April, according to data published by the European Central Bank. Business • 28 Jun
Labour Court invites Aer Lingus, IALPA to attend meeting Both sides in the pay dispute between Aer Lingus pilots and management have accepted an invitation from the Labour Court to attend a meeting on … Business • 28 Jun
