Gail Conway

Business Reporter

73% of Irish adults believe banking fees are too high for basic services like ATM withdrawals

Three quarters of adults frustrated with high bank fees

Three quarters of Irish adults are frustrated with high banking fees for basic services such as account maintenance and ATM withdrawals, according to new research.

Business • 05 Nov 24

Nearly three quarters of Irish businesses rate their efforts on sustainability as 'established or better'

8 out of 10 Irish businesses committed to sustainability

A growing number of Irish businesses are committing to sustainability, according to the latest EY Ireland's State of Sustainability report.

Business • 04 Nov 24

Ollie Bellew, CEO of Bellew Electrical and Kieran McAllister, Managing Director of Cable and Accessories

Bellew Electrical acquires Cable & Accessories

Bellew Electrical, one of the largest independent electrical wholesalers in Ireland, has announced its acquisition of Cable and Accessories, one of the largest independent electrical wholesalers in Northern Ireland.

Business • 04 Nov 24

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