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
Economic growth set to moderate but remain robust - AIB The Irish economy is expected to continue expanding at a robust pace in the coming years, according to a new report from AIB. Business • 31 May
Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the economy, and supports 300,000 jobs, new data shows. Business • 29 May
Credit union lending up almost 14%, driven by mortgages Lending at credit unions increased by almost 14% in the past year, driven by a significant rise in mortgage lending. Business • 28 May
Cross-border traders outperforming others Businesses that trade across the border are performing better than those that don't, new data shows. Business • 28 May
Consumer sentiment falls for fourth month in a row Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth month in a row in May, new data shows. Business • 23 May
Take-up of Dublin office space hits three-year low Take-up of office space in Dublin dropped to a three-year low between January and March, new data shows. Business • 07 May
60% would turn down a job that does not offer hybrid work 60% of people would turn down a job if it did not offer hybrid working, new data shows. Business • 10 Apr
ESB profits after tax rise over 30% to €868m for 2023 ESB has reported profits after tax of €868m for 2023, up over 30% on the previous year. Business • 07 Mar
UN charter aims to promote women in sustainable finance A new United Nations charter aimed at promoting gender equality in the area of sustainable finance is being launched in Dublin this morning. Business • 26 Sep 23
Concerns about drivers speeding outside Galway school So far this year 130 people have died on Irish roads, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in Co Tipperary where 14 people have … Connacht • 18 Sep 23
Tech firm ServiceNow to create 400 jobs Digital workflow company, ServiceNow, has announced plans to create 400 jobs in Ireland over the next three years. Business • 13 Jun 23
Credit Union the most reputable organisation in Ireland The Credit Union is regarded by the public as the most reputable organisation in the country, new research shows. Business • 10 May 23
Value of seafood economy up 4% in 2022 to €1.3bn Ireland's seafood economy grew by 4% last year to a value of €1.3 billion, according to new figures from Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Business • 18 Apr 23
KPMG calls for new, lower rates of income tax Consulting group KPMG has called for new, lower rates of income tax to be introduced. Business • 05 Apr 23
Home asking prices fall for third consecutive quarter Asking prices for homes fell by 0.3% in the first three months of the year when compared to the previous quarter, new data from property … Business • 03 Apr 23
Lufthansa Technik Turbine opens new facility in Shannon Lufthansa Technik Turbine is today opening a new facility in Shannon, Co Clare. Business • 31 Mar 23
Decision on VAT rate for hospitality expected next week Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said there will be further meetings this week in relation to the hospitality VAT rate, involving the key ministers of finance, public … Business • 14 Feb 23
Retailers expect busiest shopping days of the year With just two shopping days left until Christmas, retailers are preparing for what will most likely be the busiest shopping days of the year. Business • 23 Dec 22
Sterling falls on political uncertainty as Truss quits Sterling fell as economic and political uncertainty weighed today after the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, following the unravelling of her vast planned … Business • 21 Oct 22
Inflation, staff shortages top concerns for Irish firms Inflation and the shortage of talent are the two biggest concerns facing Irish businesses in the coming year, according to a new survey of executives … Business • 17 Aug 22
Consumers could save €13k by switching, changing habits Households could save over €13,000 a year by switching service providers and changing their spending habits. Business • 12 Aug 22
Tourism body: Ireland's competitiveness 'under threat' One million people visited Ireland last month, as recovery across the tourism sector continued to gather pace. Business • 11 Aug 22
Lidl Ireland removes mandatory retirement age of 65 Lidl Ireland has removed its mandatory retirement age clause for current and new employees from today. Business • 05 Aug 22
€419m half year profit reported by Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland has reported an underlying profit before tax of €419 million for the first six months of 2022. Business • 03 Aug 22
