A report from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has found that executive pay in some Irish private companies increased by up to 238% between 2009 and 2015, a
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New figures show that for the first time, Dunnes Stores has maintained its position as the country’s biggest grocer for two months in a row. Figures from Kantar Worldpanel show
The Bank of Ireland StartUp awards 2017 were officially launched to business nationwide recently. The competition, now in its sixth year, recognises and rewards Irish startups for their success in business
Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen is leading a 4-day Enterprise Ireland trade visit to the USA. The highlight of the trade visit is the Enterprise Ireland exhibition
250 employees at the Coty plant in Nenagh are to lose their jobs when the multinational company closes its business in the town. Staff at the former Procter & Gamble
Abbeyfeale Community Council plans to transform the convent into a hub for new businesses and job creation, a community events hall and a visitor and heritage centre. If the community
Two Irish tech companies are joining forces to create a new €50m IT service operation. PlanNet21 Communications and Agile Networks have announced their plans to provide customers with a complete
The Irish subsidiary of WH Smith, paid a €2.5 million dividend to its parent late last year after it recorded a 14% rise in revenues. However, the firm also reported
Aviva Ireland has reported a 20% hike in operating profit for 2016 as it continues to turn around its financial performance following a major restructuring. The insurer said full-year profits
HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island group responsible for the promotion of business angel investment in Ireland, recently announced that business angels invested €13.6 million in 50 Irish start-ups
Many Irish small- and medium-sized businesses are still unaware of the dangers posed to them by Brexit, according to a new report. The report from the Joint Committee on Jobs,
Ireland’s economy grew 5.2% last year, exceeding all other euro zone countries and most official forecasts for the third successive year. The latest quarterly national accounts from the Central Statistics
Online food ordering service Just Eat saw a 52% rise in revenues to £375 million (€432 million) last year. The London-headquartered company recorded earnings before day-to-day expenses (EBITDA) of £115
Apple Pay allows people using certain Apple mobile devices to pay for goods and services in thousands of retail outlets around the country where contactless payments are accepted. They will
Hopes that global insurer AIG might relocate its European regional HQ to Dublin from London have been dashed, with Luxembourg selected for the switch. This is despite a strong pitch
The Chief Executive of An Post, David McRedmond, has said that the cost of a national stamp is to rise from 72c to €1 and that some post offices will
According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of new cars licensed in Ireland in February fell by 20.2% compared to the same month a year earlier. A total
Windows might be the leading operating system around the world thanks to its presence on desktop PCs and laptops but it is increasingly being overshadowed by Google’s mobile OS. New
Paddy Power Betfair has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2016 – its first full year of earnings since the merger of the two betting giants last year. Revenues
Researchers from across Europe, led by University of Limerick (UL), have begun a project to produce carbon fibre from forestry by-products. Carbon fibre is a reinforcement which when added to
More than €7 million of EU funds will be invested in science and technology projects to help protect and develop the marine life and the fisheries industry in Wales and
Liam Edwards, proprietor of Jim Edwards Bar and Restaurant in Kinsale, is the new president of the RAI. Edwards, 43, says the year ahead would undoubtedly pose challenges for the
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, has published the draft River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) for Ireland 2018-2021, which is subject to public consultation for
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for Ireland’s Dairy Sector but also poses a threat, a special
The latest Live Register figures show a continuing fall in the numbers of people signing on. The seasonally adjusted figures
Ventac won the Overall National Small Business Award 2017, the Small Firms Association (SFA) announced on Thursday.. Winners were selected
During 2016 there were 71,647 days lost to industrial disputes, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office on
A talented group of teenagers from Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Offaly and Dublin claimed the winning spot at the 2017 BT
Irish service providers benefited from improving economic conditions in February, seeing further sharp rises in activity and new business and
The FREED Project is inviting applications from companies, SME’s or start-ups to develop innovative energy technologies, the Western Development Commission
AIB announced annual pre-tax profits of €1.7 Billion and proposed a dividend of €250 million on Thursday. In a statement,
New car registration figures released on Wednesday by Motorcheck.ie show that new car sales in February 2017 have fallen 21%
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The rate of input cost inflation accelerated sharply in February, amid higher prices for a range of raw materials, but
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor announced on Wednesday that Mobile Technologies Inc. (MTI) is to hire
Post provided on behalf of Spaciotempo. A multinational FTSE 100 distributor of non-food consumables and equipment turned to temporary building
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is inviting businesses to come to the Energy Show 2017, taking place at
Some of the best young business minds in the country are getting ready to be put through their paces at
Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen met with the Prompt Payment Code Stakeholders to discuss the
Average weekly earnings were €716.07 in Quarter four of 2016, a rise of 0.6% from €712.02 one year earlier according
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Meat ingredient supplier Dawn Farms announced plans to create 150 new jobs over the next five years. The investment by
Fourteen client companies will showcase their communications technology solutions on the Ireland Pavilion at Mobile World Congress which takes places
Career Zoo, which takes place at The Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday, 11th March from 10am to 5pm, was officially
Cork Chamber welcomed the Norwegian Air’s Thursday announcement that it will offer direct flights between Cork Airport and Providence in Rhode
One third of Irish hotels have changed hands since 2011, according to a study from property consultants, Savills Ireland. The
Two Competitive Start Fund (CSF) competitions worth a total of €1 million in funding from Enterprise Ireland will open for
Technology company Ricoh announced on Thursday plans to more than double Irish staff base to 190 in next three years.
Ireland’s annual inflation rate was recorded as 0.2% in January 2017, the lowest in the Euro Area which saw an inflation
The creation of 153 new jobs for Dublin from four North American and European high-growth companies was announced on Wednesday
The price of basic metals rose 12.1 % in January while other factory gate prices remained relatively stable, according to
Nutrition company Glanbia announced the proposed sale of 60% of Dairy Ireland on Wednesday as results for the year 2016 were
There was an annual increase in employment of 65,100 (3.3%) in 2016, bringing total employment to 2,048,100, according to the
Trading profit for the food company, Kerry Group, increased by 7.1% to €750 million in 2016, according to preliminary results
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The September – December 2016 InterTradeIreland Business Monitor Report, issued on Monday, shows that 98 percent of businesses surveyed have
A survey on employment pay and conditions in 576 small companies employing 12,903 employees, released by the Small Firms Association on
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, today unveiled on Thursday the 24 finalists from around the country who will battle it out
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