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Ireland has most expensive electricity prices in Europe

Ireland has the highest household electricity prices in the European Union, latest figures from Eurostat show.

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Services sector contracts for first time in 5 years - PMI

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Next to mitigate Iran war costs with moderate price rises

Guinness owner Diageo has posted a surprise 0.3% growth in quarterly organic net sales

Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness

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Oil slumps as US reported to be close to deal to end war

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The rise and fall of the biggest lottery in the world

Irish Hospital Sweepstakes

Founders of Glitch and Hexis at Start-up Day 2026 AViva Stadium

More than half of EI-supported startups centre around AI

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Euro zone services activity sinks in April on weak demand

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Middle East Turmoil

Uber eyes strong Q2 bookings despite Middle East woes

UK services industry faces 'short-lived' rebound

Euro zone services activity sinks in April on weak demand

3d render Black Oil Barrels and Financial Charts on Stack of $100 Bills, Oil and Finance Concept (Depth Of Field)

Oil slumps as US reported to be close to deal to end war

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Hostelworld reiterates its full year guidance

Lufthansa keeps 2026 outlook despite $2 billion fuel hit

Next to mitigate Iran war costs with moderate price rises

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Services sector contracts for first time in 5 years - PMI

ITA Airways won't cut flights amid rising fuel prices

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Shoppers hunt for deals against backdrop of uncertainty

Hugo Boss tops quarterly profit estimates

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Global oil slips but Middle East fighting limits losses

Technology & Innovation

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The new facility comes as Elon Musk seeks to secure in-house access to advanced chips

SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility

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Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trillion

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Growth in gaming accessories boosts Logitech's Q4 sales

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened investigations into Meta relating to the recommender systems that promote content on Facebook and Instagram

Meta's algorithms in the spotlight amid fresh probe

Analysis and Comment

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Media regulator to probe Meta over recommender systems

Irish data watchdog opens investigation into Shein

Meta said it is using AI technology to analyse entire profiles for contextual clues to determine if an account likely belongs to someone underage

Meta expands AI age technology to EU

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Avoca chain to pay former head chef €40k in compensation

The WRC had ordered a Dublin taxi to pay €12,000 to a visually impaired couple for refusing them service and driving off without them and their guide dog

Taxi driver told to pay €12,000 to couple with guide dog

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Unions to focus on cost-of-living supports on May Day

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Why are workplaces so unprepared for the serious illness talk?

Fears for 150 Irish-based jobs at Oracle

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How working lives have changed in Ireland since 1926 census

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Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

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Your money

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PrepayPower electricity prices to rise 8.8%, gas by 10.6%

Content creator Britney Nolan's content was used by scam sites

'Completely suckered': Fake brands steal faces to scam shoppers

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One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

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One in three adults are victims of fraud - Central Bank

Fuel supports by end of June, Govt rules out mini budget

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Govt always looking to reduce energy costs, says minister

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Is cutting income tax a good solution for cost of living crisis?

Ireland has most expensive electricity prices in Europe

Rathwood garden centre and outdoor furnitute retailer

How will Rathwood examinership impact customers?

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Businesses urged to avoid payroll delays due to May Day

Guide for consumers to reduce energy use published

Multiple scam websites impersonated NCT booking system

Analysis & Comment

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Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened investigations into Meta relating to the recommender systems that promote content on Facebook and Instagram

Meta's algorithms in the spotlight amid fresh probe

Analysis and Comment

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What happens to my holiday if flights get cancelled?

Germany is still an industrial powerhouse - but Europe's manufacturing industry has gotten considerably smaller in the past 30 years

Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China

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What social media bans are being considered by countries?

Analysis and Comment

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Central Bank fiasco embroils RTÉ's new finance chief

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Business Brainstorm

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The rise and fall of the biggest lottery in the world

Irish Hospital Sweepstakes

Close up of unrecognizable man counting euros.

Is cutting income tax a good solution for cost of living crisis?

What will US government's 6 May deadline mean for Dublin Airport?

Keel Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo. Photo: Getty Images

All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland

Two women share an emotional moment, as one supports the other with comforting gestures. Captured indoors, the scene conveys care and understanding in a warm and private setting. (Getty Images)

Why are workplaces so unprepared for the serious illness talk?

Traffic on the M50 Motorway at Finglas

How do you solve a problem like the M50?

circa 1926: The trimming room in a milliners in Luton. At the time Luton was appreciating such a wave of prosperity that there were only sixteen unemployed people in the town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

How working lives have changed in Ireland since 1926 census

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Are you an introvert who wants to get ahead at work?

Work and careers

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Why organisations keep picking the wrong boss

Work and careers

7 questions to ask if you're planning solar panels or an EV

Cattle on North King Street, Dublin city in 1952/1953.

The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy

Satellite imagery shows Strait of Hormuz

Is the Strait of Hormuz affecting your mental health?

Business Watch and Listen

Founders of Glitch and Hexis at Start-up Day 2026 AViva Stadium

More than half of EI-supported startups centre around AI

Euro banknotes and coins and finances in 2026

Domestic economy expected to grow by 2.7% - EY forecast

The coastline of the Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland.

Government urged to delay short-term lets register

With the war in Iran now in its third month, the pressure on the ECB to hike interest rates is likely to increase.

Ireland 'buffered' against higher inflation - economist

Oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high

A person checks the temperature of an electric heater

One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

Low angle view of group of people in circle and holding their fists together during a group therapy session. People with fist put together during support group session.

Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13s

Central Banks set to stay on hold this week

Covalen workers striking in December

Fears for hundreds of jobs at outsourcing firm Covalen

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Caution reigns as peace talk hopes dashed again - analyst

Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector

The Business of Climate

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Ørsted's Q1 core profit tops forecasts, maintains outlook

Two men pose for photo under a replicia of a wind turbine in an office

CIP buys Ørsted's Europe unit, launches Perigus Energy

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Only €12k of €1m HGV grant spent on charging points

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Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

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7 questions to ask if you're planning solar panels or an EV

People look at a new blue car at the Xiaomi booth at a car show in China

Chinese EVs geared up for world's biggest auto show

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Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

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Agribusiness

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Carbery Group adds to its Flavours portfolio in US

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Reduced methane cattle burps among €37.5m Agri projects

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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

Kerry today reported volume growth of 3.1% for the first three months of the year

Kerry eyes earnings per share growth of 6-10% for 2026

Housing order for all poultry, captive birds to be lifted

Carbery Group is a West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer

Cork's Carbery Group posts 8% increase in 2025 revenues

Glanbia eyes earnings at upper end of guidance, shares up

Frustration over slow progress in licensing seaweed sites

Average farmland sales prices set to rise by 4% in 2026

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for 2027

Cattle on North King Street, Dublin city in 1952/1953.

The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy

Co-op Aurivo reports highest-ever milk intake in 2025

Startup Nation

Founders of Glitch and Hexis at Start-up Day 2026 AViva Stadium

More than half of EI-supported startups centre around AI

Photo: L-R GEC's Niamh Collins, Centre Director, and David Varian, Chairman with Warren Cray, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office, Dublin City

GEC start-ups made €140m in revenues last year

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Commission proposes 'EU Inc' company status to lure firms

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82 female-founded Irish startups raised funding in 2025

Liam Cronin, Director of Innovation at University College Dublin

NovaUCD ranked among Europe's Top 150 Start-up Hubs