Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally, launched it’s 2017-2020 strategy on Monday, aiming to increase exports by €5 Billion and to create 60,000 new jobs.
There were 44 people killed in workplaces in 2016, representing a 21% reduction of the 56 reported in 2015, according to figures released by the Health and Safety Authority on
Rates of expansion in the Irish service sector saw a boost at the end of 2016, with new orders, activity, and employment all rising at faster rates and new business
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2016 was 7.2%. down from 7.3% in November 2016 and down from 8.9% in December 2015, the Central Statistics Office announced on Wednesday.
IDA Ireland, the Government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, announced the highest level of employment in its client companies in its history on Tuesday. Total employment at overseas
The Irish manufacturing sector showed further signs of recovery following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, with business conditions strengthening to the greatest extent in almost a year-and-a-half during
The economy is growing at a solid pace, and the quantity and quality of buildings and infrastructure delivered by the construction industry will play an important role in that economic
Breege O’Donoghue was appointed as the new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI), Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said on Friday. Breege
Telecoms company eir announced the appointment of three new non-executive directors to the board of eircom Holdings Ireland Limited (EHIL) on Tuesday. David Goldie, Rosalia Portela De Pablo and Paul
As mobility evolves and more organisations see talent moving internationally, many businesses are facing a growing challenge to understand where in the world their people are working and what they
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, announced details of the “Local Enterprise Showcase Awards” on Monday. The awards are run by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and
Over 99% of business in Ireland are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), however these generate less than half (49.6%) of the Gross Value Added (GVA) in the Irish economy, while
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) launched a website featuring career opportunities on Monday in the wake of a report that construction activity can sustain an additional 112,000 jobs up to
Irish construction firms continued to record strong activity growth during November, supported by a further sharp increase in new orders, according to the Ulster Bank Construction PMI released on Monday.
SIRO officially opened new offices in Carrickmines, Co. Dublin, on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor, who welcomed the creation of
Facilities managers from across the UK and Ireland gathered at Croke Park on November 25 for the BIFM Ireland Summit, hosted by Rose of Tralee winner Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain. This
MDO Management Company S.A., a privately held company based in Luxembourg, will establish a branch in Dublin, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor announced on Friday. MDO
Medical Technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced on Friday that it plans to open a research and development centre in Limerick, creating about 100 jobs. The €21 million
Internet exchange operator UNIFI-IX switched on a new international internet exchange in Dublin on Thursday, making Dublin the fourth city to be connected to its 100 gigabit network. The opening
Acacia Communications, announced on Wednesday, November 7, that it has established headquarters in Limerick, Ireland, for its Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific (EMEA-APAC) operations. The company anticipates that its
European HR & payroll service provider SD Worx officially launched in Ireland on Tuesday, December 6, following the company’s acquisition of Ceridian UK & Ceridian Ireland. SD Worx Ireland provides
The Economic and Social Research Unit (ESRI) published a medium-term outlook for the Irish economy on Monday, December 5. Called “Ireland’s Economic Outlook: Perspectives and Policy Challenges”, the research uses
Irish consumers have remained cautious in the face of uncertain economic conditions, contrasting with changing attitudes in other areas, according
Medical manufacturer West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. announced on Tuesday, November 29, the completion of a 60,000 square foot expansion at
Career and business social network LinkedIn announced on Tuesday, November 29, that the company will create an additional 200 jobs
Cork-based multilingual customer experience and technical support providers Voxpro, announced on Tuesday, November 30, that it intended to create 400 new
Genetics company IdentiGEN announced on Friday, November 25, that 20 graduate and post-graduate jobs will be created as the company
Preliminary estimates released by the Central Statistics Office on Friday, November 25, show that average weekly earnings and average hourly
Irish technology consultants Singlepoint announced on Tuesday, November 23, the opening of new facilities at 31 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Enterprise Ireland’s Trade Mission to India, led by the Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen, concluded
Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell-O’Connor officially opened the new offices of the WRC and Labour Court at
English food producer Cranswick announced on Wednesday, November 16, that it has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of
US insurance company MetLife announced on Wednesday, November 16, that it would expand its Irish operations by opening a Global
There was more good jobs news with 215 new positions announced for Dublin and Waterford from nine North American and
A new app that matches employers and job seekers has been launched that aims to cut out the need for
It has emerged that online local business platform Yelp is in talks to close its Dublin office, with 100 jobs
Irish Cyber Security firm Integrity360 has announced the creation of 150 new jobs at its HQ in Sandyford, Dublin, in
Irish craft beer brewing company Wicklow Wolf are set to add 20 jobs and significantly expand their production capabilities after
Irish-based PM Group has announced the recruitment of around 500 graduates over the next five years, as it announced operating
IT retirement company AMI has announced an investment of €1.1 million that will see the creation of 15 new jobs
Irish IT services and software company Redfaire has announced the creation of forty new jobs to in Limerick. Local TD
French engineering company, Thales, will create 150 new jobs in Belfast to support the manufacturing of advanced electric engines to
ACI Worldwide has announced the opening of its new European data centre in Limerick, that will add 50 new jobs
Cloud computing providers Novosco are set to double their current office space in Belfast, and create 21 new jobs in
Worrying reports have emerged for the tech sector as Hewlett Packard has announced plans to cut its global workforce by
Amidst talk of childcare support, home buyer tax relief and a few extra euro a week in our pockets, one
Technical support services company Trusource Labs have announced the establishment of an international operations centre in Limerick, which is set
Carlow-based digital security providers Netwatch are to create 85 jobs after the company raised €19.5 million in funding. The Irish
A new survey of companies carried out by the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) suggests that the wind energy industry
Private property group Ballymore has officially launched its new docklands development, Dublin Landings, at an event at the CHQ Building
Ayrton Group has announced the creation of 60 new jobs as it expands its Cork base and opens new offices
Vodafone Ireland has announced the creation of 60 new technology and digital specialist positions over the next year to 18
The latest Investec Manufacturing purchasing manager index (PMI) for Ireland has shown a lull in new jobs in the sector,
Casa Systems has announced that it will create over 50 jobs over the next three years in Limerick, as it
A new report compiled by Hays has found that while Ireland’s overall economic outlook is positive, a growing skills gap
Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) is to establish its European headquarters, including a state-of-the-art research, development and innovation centre, in Galway.
A survey released by Career Zoo has suggested that 80% of tech professionals plan to change jobs within the next
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3.5% GDP Growth Forecast for 2017
The ERSI forecast GDP growth at 4.2 percent for 2016, and 3.5 percent for 2017 in the Quarterly Economic Commentary for Winter 2016, published on Thursday. The report notes that