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Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Merck Life Science plant in Arklow to close

German science and technology company Merck is to close its operation in Co Wicklow by the end of 2028, with the loss of 100 jobs.
Business • 23 Oct 25

Ibec urges vigilance over reliance on corporation tax

Ibec has urged continued vigilance over the reliance on corporation tax in an assessment of the Budget.
Business • 22 Oct 25

Social Finance Foundation reaches €260m lending milestone

A non-profit body that provides loan finance for community organisations has reached a lending milestone of more than €260 million.
Business • 21 Oct 25

Investment plan to overhaul Waterford Airport approved

A major investment proposal to overhaul Waterford Airport has been approved, paving the way for a long-awaited runway extension and airport upgrade.
Munster • 21 Oct 25

New mortgage product launched by credit unions

A new standard mortgage product has been launched by credit unions aimed at new home buyers and switchers.
Business • 20 Oct 25

Some retailers still breaking Lotto rules - regulator

The National Lottery watchdog has said the proportion of retailers not properly implementing rules to prevent young people purchasing lottery products "remains unacceptable".
Business • 21 Oct 25

Insurance reforms should bring 'lower premiums' - Troy

The Minister of State with responsibility for Insurance has said savings from reforms of the sector "must be reflected in lower premiums" and "wider availability of cover."
Health • 16 Oct 25

Ireland must integrate further into EU market - Makhlouf

The Governor of the Central Bank has said it is "essential" that Ireland integrates further into the EU's single market.
News Headlines • 14 Oct 25

IMF expects Ireland's GDP to grow by 9.1% this year

Ireland's economy is forecast to be the fastest growing of the world's most advanced economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook.
Business • 14 Oct 25

Foodhub to relocate global headquarters to Dublin

Food delivery and takeaway service Foodhub is to relocate its global headquarters to Dublin, with the creation of over 35 jobs.
Dublin • 14 Oct 25
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