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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Elon Musk listens as reporters ask U.S. President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa questions during a press availability in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Relations bet

Elon Musk halfway to becoming world's first trillionaire

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet's first trillionaire, Forbes magazine has reported.

Sinn Féin and Labour will launch alternative budgets today

Tánaiste says Budget to tackle vacancy and dereliction

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BP Chair Manifold urges faster oil and gas strategy shift

Ryanair said it operated over 107,000 flights in September

Ryanair passenger numbers up 2% in September

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Tesco raises profit outlook after strong summer

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OpenAI hits $500 billion valuation after share sale

Composite of Morrison visa recipients Fergal O’Brien and Orla Maguire

'Optimism and success' - Gala celebrates Morrison visas

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Electric car registrations soar 73% higher in September

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C&AG Report 2024

Just €3.9m of €190m energy support fund paid out - C&AG

Criminal Justice Operational Hub spend below budget

About €5.5 billion has been paid by the Department of Education to schools between 2015 and 2024

Full listing of school grant schemes 'not maintained'

State overpaid millions to IPAS providers - report

'Misunderstanding' behind ministerial pension errors

OPW paid €20m to lease 2 buildings that stayed unoccupied

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Children's science museum promise posed unnecessary risk

The delivery of social and affordable housing, along with other housing supports were the main reasons for which funding was provided in 2024.

Govt funding to local authorities up 28% to €8.6 billion.

Over 20% of jobseekers' allowance claimants overpaid

€1.9 billion collected from VRT & motor tax in 2024

Dept's housing spending doubles from '21 to '24 - report

The C&AG examination was undertaken to review the compliance with the funding framework in place for the delivery and operation of remote working hubs

'Minimal evidence of checks' of remote working hubs

US Tariffs

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Steel jumped into the spotlight early this year after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium imports to 50%

EU plans to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50%

Pfizer does deal with Trump on prescription drug prices

Nike CEO warns of more work ahead as China lags

The new survey reveals that the euro zone remains the top target region for Enterprise Ireland companies, followed by the UK and the US

97% of exporters expect to expand into new markets - EI

US President Donald Trump address at Pentagon

US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the US

Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers

AstraZeneca moves to direct US listing, keeps UK listing

The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union's survey showed 46% of respondents expected worsening EU-US trade and investment ties, compared with 89% in a similar survey in January

Nearly half of US firms in Europe expect declining ties

The EU-US agreement caps tariffs on pharmaceutical products at 15%

US: Those with trade deals exempt from new pharma tariffs

The Swiss National Bank's decision to keep its policy rate at 0% had been widely expected by markets

Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero

For EU autos and auto parts, the US tariff rate dropped to 15% from 25% effective from August 1

EU trade deal - 15% autos tariffs retroactive to August 1

H&M profit jumps as shoppers embrace autumn styles

Work

The C&AG examination was undertaken to review the compliance with the funding framework in place for the delivery and operation of remote working hubs

'Minimal evidence of checks' of remote working hubs

Corporate image of hands typing on a laptop keyboard in an outdoor environment, perhaps a balcony, a garden or a rooftop terrace.

Increase in number of workers changing jobs - survey

Woman in her 40s woman uses digital tablet to pay and tip the barista in Santa Monica, California. Smart phone tech and contactless payment concepts.

Beautician denied thousands of euro worth of card tips

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8 new businesses awarded Best Managed Companies accolade

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Family responsibilities a barrier to women in business

School secretaries and caretakers pictured outside the Department of Finance, before a rally in Dublin city centre

'Some progress' in talks over school secretary pensions

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How employee ownership trusts allow workers to own their business

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Technology & Innovation

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OpenAI hits $500 billion valuation after share sale

Meta said users' interactions with its AI features would be added to existing data such as likes and follows to shape recommendations for content and ads, including Reels and ads

Meta to use AI chats to personalise content and ads

Man dressed in casual clothes addresses a tech conference

Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO

The Appeals Centre currently covers Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Threads and Pinterest

Nudity, bullying and hate speech among appeals complaints

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High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors

Photo of Antigone Davis, Global Head of Safety, at Meta standing on a balcony in an office building

Meta defends teen safety settings amid criticisms

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65% would not return to a retailer after data breach

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Analysis & Comment

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Where do our taxes go and where will they go in future?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing against the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park

Is it good economics to pay €10 million for an NFL match?

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99 Problems: Why Ben & Jerry's is at war with Unilever

Turbulence ahead as opinions clash over passenger cap

Analysis and Comment

table covered in airpods pro sets

Apple turns the cables on EU's charger rules

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The Business of Climate

More The Business of Climate

Two men dressed in suits cut the ribbon of a new industrial facility

Ecocem opens new research and innovation lab in France

Gas Networks Ireland said the increase in demand for gas in August was partly driven by increased use in electricity generation

Gas demand up 9% year-on-year in August

A woman and three men stand beside two cars and an electric vehicle charger

ePower raises €30m in biggest ever funding round

Three men outside an office building with two of them shaking hands

Galetech Group buys 50% stake in Blade Technical Services

Wind turbine foundation components being manufactured with a crane in focus

Orsted resumes work on US offshore wind farm

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Mandatory waste recycling targets set to be missed - EPA

Judge rules Trump can't block Rhode Island wind project

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Your money

More Your money

PrepayPower to freeze electricity & gas prices for winter

a woman in a supermarket with a shopping trolley using her phone

Will Budget 2026 do anything about prices you pay for groceries?

Health insurance policy brochure with paperwork. There is also a stethoscope, mobile phone and digital tablet in the image.

46% of Irish population now have health insurance - HIA

Low earners can spend up to 33% of income on healthy food

The new BPFI report shows 4,536 mortgages were approved in August

17% reduction in mortgages approved last month - report

Mortgage arrears at lowest level since 2009: Central Bank

PTSB has announced deposit rate increases of up to 0.5% but decreases of 0.25% on other certain products

PTSB cuts mortgage rates, makes changes to deposit rates

Haven cuts its Green 4 year fixed mortgage rate

New campaign warns students of money mule recruiters

First winter fuel allowance payments to start this week

58% of contactless payments made using mobile wallets

Problem Gambling Man betting on sports with credit card, over shoulder view on hand with smartphone

Bank customers can block cards from use on gambling sites

Business Brainstorm

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a woman in a supermarket with a shopping trolley using her phone

Will Budget 2026 do anything about prices you pay for groceries?

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JULY 7: President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe attends the Eurozone Economy and Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A history of Irish budgets

Adult woman signing contract during interview with lawyer

The curse of legalese: why don't solicitors use plain English?

'The more we earn, the less likely we are to take time off - and the reward for work turns out to be more work'

Why do we work?

Work and careers

Women working from stalls on the west side of George's Street at Stephen Street, Dublin 1927.

Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s?

IVEAGH TRUST FLATS_PATRICK ST DUBLIN

Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin

The end-users of banking apps, hospital portals, online shopping platforms and delivery systems rely on Indian software providers far more than they may realise. Photo: Getty Images

Why Trump's tariffs could make the apps on your phone worse

Science and Technology

How employee ownership trusts allow workers to own their business

Research found that shoppers' brains may interpret empty space as a warning sign. Photo: RTÉ

Why empty supermarket shelves make you uneasy

'The bad news about return-to-the-office orders is that they will make the working lives of many employees more depressing and less productive. The good news is that this trend is largely limited to large corporate employers.' Photo: Getty Images

Why big business wants you back in the office full-time

Work and careers

The 'privacy paradox' when it comes to smartwatches & health data

drawing meetings

How drawing is a good way to take notes in a meeting or classroom

Work and careers

Business Watch and Listen

Fanad Lighthouse pictured from the coastline

Lighthouse tourism worth €33m annually, new report states

The Appeals Centre currently covers Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Threads and Pinterest

Nudity, bullying and hate speech among appeals complaints

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports

High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors

Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers

Directors cited increased regulation and rising costs as a key concern - but most wanted the Budget to focus on tackling infrastructure bottlenecks

Prioritise infrastructure in Budget 2026 - IoD poll

Photo of front enterance of Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

'Ludicrous' that professors can't be appointed at ATU

Ireland's place as a bridge between the US and EU could make it hugely influencial in the development of safe and ethical AI, the forum heard

Forum aims to make Ireland a global leader in AI

The ESRI also questioned the Government's position of financially assisting companies to seek new markets abroad while opposing the EU-Mercosur deal, which would see more trade with South America

Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend

Composite Image of Irish retailers

Suppliers to major Irish retailers linked to forced labour cotton

RTÉ Investigates

a shopping trolley with oranges, bananas and a bag of bread in a supermarket

Grocery price inflation rises to 6.3% from 5.4%

New campaign warns students of money mule recruiters

Agribusiness

More Agribusiness

Three black and white cows stand in a field

Bovine TB budget exceeded each year since 2020 - C&AG

Group of people about the cut the ribbon on a new manufacturing facility

Kerry sets up new Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig

Man in a suit posing beside a fountain

Origin Enterprises' annual profits and revenues rise

Crowds attending day one of the National Ploughing Championships at Tullamore, Co Offaly

5 takeaways from the National Ploughing Championships

Analysis and Comment

Man in a suit posing for a photo in a suit

Tirlán announces retirement of Frank Tobin

Tractor ploughing at national championships

Retaining nitrates derogation for farmers 'a priority'

Three men holding Irish Country Meats holding a box and lamb products

Irish Country Meat secures lamb deal for US markets

The Herdwatch team with their award for Innovation Champion

AI farm management tool wins Innovation Award

Trapped on the farm: how pension gap keeps older farmers at work

Anna Marie McHugh of the ploughing championships and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon walk two cows on a lease.

Long list of issues for farmers in spotlight

Analysis and Comment

Pictured together to launch ifac’s Food and Agribusiness Report 2025 are David Leydon, Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting at ifac and Jenny Melia, Enterprise Ireland CEO (Keynote Interview within the report).

44% of agribusinesses delay investment due to uncertainty

A tractor parked beside a marquee at the launch of the National Ploughing Championships.

Up to 300,000 expected to attend Ploughing in Offaly

Startup Nation

Two women and a man stand in a field posing with a scientific instrument

Three Start-ups Join ESA BIC Ireland at NovaUCD

Picture of Dermot Casey, CEO of the Industry Research and Development Group

IRDG launches leadership programme for SMEs

A woman and a man pose for a photo at the window of a high rise office

1,500th resident start-up for Guinness Enterprise Centre

Two women and three men pose for a photo to mark a year of the National Enterprise Hub

6,500 Irish SMEs helped by National Enterprise Hub so far

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Data shows 9% increase in number of startups in H1 2025