A major shift in Irish construction practices is urgently required to safeguard the sustainability of the sector into the future, according to Guaranteed Irish, the not-for-profit business membership organisation championing
Creating a series of long-term tourism development plans for specific geographical locations, developing new festivals to lengthen the tourism season, and promoting careers in the tourism sector – these are
Genesys®, the global leader in omnichannel customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 200 new technology jobs in Ireland over the next three years. The senior
Bausch Health Companies will invest to expand contact lens manufacturing capacity at its Bausch + Lomb sites in Waterford, Ireland and Rochester in the US. The company is adding multiple
Executives around the world are cooling to the idea of investing internationally in the face of a rising trade tariff war between the US and China, and renewed US sanctions
One of the central pillars of Ireland’s economic model is under considerable threat with the re-issuing of Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base ( CCCTB ) proposal by the European Commission,
These are good days for Ireland’s manufacturers as a resurgent economy driven by home-grown and foreign investment provide the biggest turnaround since the financial collapse 10 years ago, writes John Whelan.
Ireland’s nation brand continues to be one of the fastest-growing in the world, rising 26% in value year on year to US$538 billion, according to the latest Brand Finance Nation
The Managing Director of the Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) says increased investment in research and innovation by both the business sector and the State is critical in order
The latest figures on Government investment in research and development (R&D), published by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, show that over €750 million is estimated to have been
Tourism performance throughout 2018 continues to be on a strong footing, according to the latest Fáilte Ireland Tourism Barometer. The survey of more than 500 tourism businesses around the country
According to new SME research conducted by Bank of Ireland and Red C, 78% of Irish SMEs are confident in their ability to borrow if additional capital is required over
The Government has announced an increase in funding in Budget 2019 totalling €950.2m (+9.1%) for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. This allocation is €79.2m above the 2018 allocation of €871m for the Department and includes
The Government has welcomed survey findings that show 44% of businesses that are strongly impacted by Brexit have a plan in place, and urged those without a plan to urgently
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched Local Economic Indicators 2018: Doing Business Locally. The annual report measures data from across eight regions and in all 31 local authorities.
Strong growth is likely to persist in the Irish economy through 2018 and 2019. This is indicated by rising private consumption, increases in taxation receipts and continued declines in unemployment
New research commissioned by specialist regeneration and property developer U+I shows that Dublin’s housing crisis is seriously hampering business’ efforts to recruit and retain talent in the city. The Housing availability,
Government must urgently address the needs of the labour market, if Ireland is to stay apace with the rapid digitalisation of the global workplace and future employment challenges, according to
Alchemy Technology Services has announced it is setting up a European Centre of Excellence in Londonderry. It will provide software implementation and technology consultancy to the UK and European insurance
Danske Bank has chosen Londonderry as the location for a new Customer Protection Centre. The centre will create 67 new roles, including quality assurance managers and analysts. The Centre will complete
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD (pictured) has identified three key areas the Government is negotiating on as Brexit looms. Speaking at the recent Food
Dublin Airport has welcomed American Airlines’ announcement that it is to operate a new Dublin-Dallas Fort Worth summer service from next June. The daily service will be Ireland’s first direct flight
Customs and Logistics is the single biggest Brexit challenge facing Irish business according to an Enterprise Ireland survey which took place at its Dublin Brexit Advisory Clinic in June. Almost
The Central Bank of Ireland has published a Research Technical Paper. The paper, “Economic Migration and Business Cycles in a
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has called for the establishment of an EU-wide Brexit Mitigation Fund for industries and
Dublin has been selected to host the 2019 Global DIY Summit following a competitive process which included bids from a
A new report, produced by Teagasc economists, highlights the likely impact on the bottom line for Irish farming resulting from
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its third Quarterly Bulletin of 2018. The Bulletin examines recent trends in the
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland has announced up to
A Dublin City Council-owned site at Emmet Road in Inchicore, has been selected as the location for Dublin’s first major
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the latest National Accounts figures published by the CSO, which show
A new survey of employees conducted by Jobs.ie reveals employees’ strong desire for greater flexibility on when and where they
Glanbia Cheese, the joint venture business between Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods, plans to build a new, world-class mozzarella cheese
A far-reaching plan for the creation of the Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin has been launched. The proposal from
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies export to international markets, has announced that its clients recorded
BD, a leading global medical technology company, is to create 85 new jobs for the Limerick region. The announcement was
Irish-international fintech company, Fexco has announced a significant expansion of its operations headquartered in Killorglin, Co Kerry creating 175 new
Irish-owned firms rely heavily on the UK as the source of intermediate inputs, which are goods used to produce a
Digitalisation of Irish SMEs and National Research Investment to Benefit From European Best-practice
Crucial future investment to improve Ireland’s competitiveness will be strengthened by assessment of international best-practice in two key policy areas.
Electric Ireland remained the largest electricity energy provider in 2017, however, it was the first year the supplier moved below
The Government has welcomed Home For Life Ltd as a new participant in the Mortgage to Rent [MTR] scheme, where
Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John Halligan TD, has published a consultation document for Ireland’s
Enterprise Ireland has announced a new Competitive Start Fund (CSF) totalling up to €500,000 to support start-ups in the marine
ESB has launched a call to action to the Irish public and industry to help the country move to a
Following a public consultation process, the Central Bank is introducing changes to the Consumer Protection Code 2012 to help consumers
Leading communications agency Springboard PR & Marketing and Waterford City & County Council have won a prestigious national PR award
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched a new national campaign – Better Lives, Better Business championing new policies across
The Port of Cork has marked a major milestone for the company with the launch of the new Cork Container
In the year to April, residential property prices at national level increased by 13.0%, according to the latest CSO figures.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD has launched the Bord Bia 2018 Brexit Barometer, a comprehensive survey
Translink and Iarnród Éireann have launched an ambitious new strategic development plan for the Cross-border Enterprise Rail Service between Belfast
IDA Ireland, the inward investment agency of the Irish Government, has reported a very strong first half of 2018. IDA
According to the latest CSO figures, the volume of output in building and construction increased by 7.4% in the first
The latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projections show that Ireland’s total greenhouse gas emissions will increase from current levels to
The European Commission has published the results of the 2018 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), a tool which monitors the
Fáilte Ireland has unveiled plans to make the Waterford Greenway a top culinary destination with the potential to attract more
A new publication, Productivity in Ireland 2016, has been published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This publication presents a
Following 24 months of research, planning and development, the new Kells Tech Hub has been officially launched. The Kells Tech
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