Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Dara Deering, the CEO of Home Building Finance Ireland

HBFI grows loan approvals to €2.7 billion

New figures from Home Building Finance Ireland show it has grown total loan approvals to €2.7 billion at the end of December 2024, an increase of 61% on the €1.66 billion at the end of 2023.

Business • 29 Jan

Kevin Donnelly, Managing Director of Britvic Ireland, said they are excited to join the Carlsberg Group

Britvic Ireland formally joins the Carlsberg Group

Carlsberg has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Irish soft drinks maker Britvic Ireland, following its purchase of parent company Britvic PLC.

Business • 17 Jan

There are now more women than men on the Bord Gáis Executive Management Team 2024

Bord Gáis energy exceeds gender targets in senior roles

Bord Gais Energy is reporting that its Executive Management Team is made up of more women than men for the first time ever. Female representation on the team rose from 40% in 2023 to 60% in 2024.

Business • 17 Dec 24

Hydrogen Mobility Ireland says Ireland is missing out on millions in EU hydrogen funds

HMI urges govt to match EU funding for energy security

Transport and energy group Hydrogen Mobility Ireland says Ireland is missing out on millions of euro in potential EU hydrogen funding.

Business • 16 Dec 24

Offaly: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Breath tests carried out by An Garda Síochána increased by 26% last year

Drivers urged to stay safe, sober during Christmas period

The Road Safety Authority has urged drivers to stay safe and sober during the Christmas period.

Ireland • 02 Dec 24

One in ten people surveyed say they don't know how they'll pay for Christmas

November consumer sentiment steady but subdued

Irish consumer sentiment was "steady but subdued" in November. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index in partnership with Core Research shows an index reading of 74.1 for November, identical to that in October.

Business • 27 Nov 24

70% of Irish respondents say their organisations invests in energy transition assets to comply with regulations, compared to 56% globally

Irish investors increase investment in energy transition

More than eight out of every ten Irish investors believe investment in energy transition assets is increasing rapidly, according to new research from KPMG.

Business • 26 Nov 24

The new AIB Trinity Climate Hub at Trinity College Dublin will see researchers address climate challenges, how to secure biodiversity and the ecosystem services and reversing water degradation

AIB to invest over €20m in sustainability research

AIB has announced over €20m in sustainability focused education and research, including €10m for the AIB Trinity Climate Hub at Trinity College Dublin. The new hub will see researchers address climate challenges and how to secure biodiversity and the ecosystem services.

Business • 25 Nov 24

It's not too late to start getting a Christmas budget in place now

How to set and manage a realistic budget this Christmas?

The festive season is fast approaching, a time for goodwill and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a time for financial stress. Make a list, and check it twice.

Business • 25 Nov 24