Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Just three wind energy projects received planning decisions between July and September, compared with five during the same period in 2023

One new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in Q3

Only one new wind farm was approved by an Bord Pleanála in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest quarterly report published today by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI).

Business • 24 Oct 24

Employers are changing their behaviour in using language flexibility to widen its pool of candidates

Language flexibility could help ease labour shortages

2.4% of job postings for Ireland now explicitly state that applicants do not need to be able to speak English, a new report has revealed.

Business • 16 Oct 24

Strong startup growth was recorded in a number of counties

Irish startups rise 7% but insolvencies also growing

Irish startups have risen by 7% , but insolvencies are also growing, new data shows.

Business • 14 Oct 24

The Pact is designed to address climate and nature crises

New Business Pact to drive action on decarbonisation

A new Business Pact is urging companies to sign up to drive action on decarbonisation and biodiversity loss.

Business • 10 Oct 24

New Business Pact to drive action on decarbonisation

A new Business Pact is urging companies to sign up to drive action on decarbonisation and biodiversity loss.

Business • 09 Oct 24

The C&AG's examination involved a review of An Garda Síochána policies, procedures and other relevant documents

C&AG urges gardaí to review non public duty events fees

The Comptroller and Auditor General's 2023 report has recommended An Garda Síochána reviews procedures and fees charged at non public duty events to ensure unrecovered costs are not funded by the Exchequer.

Business • 30 Sep 24

A 'rapid build' housing site in Co Cavan

Cost of modular homes for Ukrainians more than doubled

The cost of building rapid-build modular homes for Ukrainians has more than doubled, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Business • 30 Sep 24

AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless (L) with paralympian Ailish Dunne

Paralympian calls for increased adult learning supports

A paralympian from Laois is supporting a campaign calling for increased financial supports for adult learners.

Ireland • 02 Sep 24

Staff pictured as they arrived ahead of the meeting this morning

More than 300 jobs to go as Offaly company set to close

More than 300 people working at Cardinal Health in Tullamore, Co Offaly, are being made redundant following the company's announcement to close its plant by spring 2026.

Leinster • 29 Aug 24

It is understood between 350 to 400 people are currently employed at the medical devices manufacturing company

Cardinal Health in Offaly calls staff to meeting tomorrow

Staff from Cardinal Health in Co Offaly have been called to a meeting by management tomorrow morning.

Regional • 29 Aug 24