Gail Conway

Business Reporter

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

Niamh Crowe of Keane's Florist in Galway

Four small firms on what they want from a new Government

Irish firms are feeling the pressure of increased labour, supply and energy costs, and the upcoming auto enrolment for pensions for employees. With the election just two weeks away some business owners from around the country have been sharing with RTE News what they want from a new Government

Business • 16 Nov 24

Germany is struggling with high energy costs and eroding competitiveness

What does Germany's struggling economy mean for Ireland?

It's the world's third largest economy, but Germany is currently the worst performer among the Group of Seven major economies. The country is struggling with high energy costs and eroding competitiveness and is experiencing some of the worst growth rates in Europe.

Business • 11 Nov 24

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