AIB posts 'exceptional' profits of €2.058 billion AIB has reported "exceptional" after tax profits of €2.058 billion for 2023, up from €765m the previous year and said that overall credit quality remains … Business • 06 Mar
Office rental firm IWG posts 34% rise in annual profit Global office rental firm International Workplace Group (IWG) has today reported a 34% jump in annual core profit, buoyed by increased demand for its flexible … Business • 05 Mar
Return scheme on track despite 'teething issues' - CEO The Chief Executive of Re-Turn has said that despite initial "teething issues" during the first month of the Deposit Return Scheme, people are now getting … Ireland • 04 Mar
Directors deterred from boards due to reputational risks A survey by the Institute of Directors Ireland has found that 60% of its members see personal or reputational risk as the main deterrent to … Business • 04 Mar
Economy, as measured by GDP, contracted by 3.2% in 2023 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country's GDP shrank by 3.2% last year on the back of a contraction in the … Business • 01 Mar
Guaranteed Irish marking 50th anniversary The vast majority of consumers feel they are supporting local jobs by buying products with the Guaranteed Irish symbol. Business • 01 Mar
Women view truck driving as male-dominated - apprentice This week is 'Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week' with events taking place across the country aimed at attracting more women and younger people into … Ireland • 01 Mar
Annual rate of inflation dips to 2.2% - CSO flash reading The latest "flash" estimate of inflation from the Central Statistics Office shows that the annual rate slowed to 2.2% in the year to February from … Business • 29 Feb
Ireland fined €2.5m by EU over online safety rules delays The EU Court of Justice has imposed a fine of €2.5m on Ireland for failing to transpose an EU directive on the provision of audiovisual … Ireland • 29 Feb
Aer Lingus faces limited investment until pilot pay deal The boss of Aer Lingus' parent, IAG, has warned it will be limiting investment in the airline until such time as an agreement is struck … Business • 29 Feb
McGrath says further income tax package in next budget The Finance Minister says there will be a further substantial income tax package in the next budget. Business • 28 Feb
2023 revenues at Glenveagh Properties dip by 6% Housebuilder Glenveagh Properties has reported lower revenues and pre-tax profits for 2023 but said that underlying market demand for new homes continues to be very … Business • 28 Feb
'Range anxiety' biggest concern for EV drivers Around one in three electric vehicle drivers here say the 21st century phenomenon of 'range anxiety' is their biggest concern since purchasing their car. Business • 28 Feb
Less support for climate actions which affect spending A national survey by the EPA has found that although Irish people have become increasingly worried about severe storms and extreme heat, they have become … Environment • 28 Feb
Commercial vacancy rate at highest in a decade The commercial property vacancy rate nationally has increased to its highest level since GeoDirectory started tracking the data a decade ago. Business • 27 Feb
Bank of Ireland shares fall 11% despite €1.9bn profit Bank of Ireland will more than triple returns to shareholders for the second successive year, the country's largest lender said today after higher interest rates … Business • 26 Feb
PrepayPower and Pinergy announce further price cuts Two energy providers are set to cut what they charge residential customers again as competition in the market ratchets up further. Business • 26 Feb
BuyMedia to create 100 jobs at Galway's Platform94 hub Galway city innovation hub Platform94 officially opens its €5.2m expansion today. Business • 23 Feb
Advertised rents rose by 6.8% in 2023 - Daft Advertised rents rose at a slower pace last year than in the previous two years, but still climbed by 6.8% new data from property listings … Business • 23 Feb
Minister contradicts RTÉ Board claim over exit package Minister for Media Catherine Martin has reiterated her position that led to the resignation of RTÉ chairperson Siún Ní Raghallaigh. Ireland • 24 Feb
Vast majority of Irish tech start-ups embrace AI - survey The vast majority of Irish tech start-up and scaling companies are deploying or preparing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) according to a new survey. Business • 22 Feb
SMEs need Govt support to meet climate goals, says CAI Chartered Accountants Ireland has said individual businesses are not clear about what they can do in terms of investing in equipment, staff training, and the … Ireland • 22 Feb
Double Trouble: Claims of copycat toys, cakes and make-up Squishmallows' case against Build-A-Bear is just the latest in a long line of cute-but-contentious legal battles over the alleged theft of a product idea, writes … Business • 21 Feb
Monthly property price growth hits two-year high - CSO Annual residential property prices rose for the fourth month in a row in December, new Central Statistics Office figures show today. Business • 21 Feb
22 warning letters issued to 'dodgy box' suppliers More than 20 "cease and desist" letters have been issued to people suspected of selling illegal TV streaming services, known as 'dodgy boxes'. Ireland • 21 Feb
