Will Goodbody

Business Editor

There was a fall in employment recorded in the financial services sector

Services sector continues to grow solidly in October

There was a sustained uptick in activity in the services sector last month, the latest AIB Ireland Services Purchasing Managers Index shows.

Business • 05 Nov 24

The number of passenger seats available on aircraft using Dublin Airport next summer won't be cut, after the High Court granted a stay on a decision by the aviation regulator to cap the number of take-off and landing slots during the peak season

Court ruling pauses summer seat cap at Dublin Airport

A cut to the number of passenger seats available on aircraft using Dublin Airport next summer is to be paused.

Business • 04 Nov 24

Barry Lyons and Ben Hoey from the Misselling.ie campaign

Campaign aims to help borrowers mis-sold mortgages

A former banker and a solicitor have launched a campaign they say is aimed at helping borrowers whose mortgages were sold to investment funds and are under financial pressure.

Business • 04 Nov 24

Assets under management at Fairstone Ireland have now surpassed €1.5bn

Financial services firm Fairstone to create 100 new jobs

100 new jobs are to be created in various locations across the country by the financial services firm Fairstone.

Business • 04 Nov 24

Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell said he would provide his ruling on Monday afternoon

High Court to rule next week on Dublin Airport seat cap

The High Court will rule next week on an application from a number of airlines for a stay on a decision by the aviation regulator restricting the number of airline slots available at Dublin Airport next summer.

Business • 01 Nov 24

(from left) IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Ilana Smith, Security Product Lead at Microsoft Ireland and James O'Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Corporate Vice-President of Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre

Microsoft to add 550 new Irish engineering and R&D roles

Microsoft is to create an additional 550 new engineering and research and development jobs in its Dublin office.

Business • 01 Nov 24

Aircraft engine noise is at the heart of the debate

Freight transporters warn of airport night restrictions

Freight transporters have warned that a draft decision by An Bord Pleanála to restrict operations on the runways at Dublin Airport will have a detrimental effect on the ability of Irish businesses to trade effectively abroad.

Business • 31 Oct 24

Tonn Nua will be the first area under the DMAP to be developed

Terms approved for second State offshore wind auction

Terms and conditions for Ireland's second offshore wind auction have been approved by the Government.

Business • 31 Oct 24

AIB Group has already cut a number of its mortgage rates this year

AIB launches new 3-year fixed mortgage rate of 3%

AIB has launched a new green mortgage product with interest rates starting at 3%, the bank's lowest on offer.

Business • 25 Oct 24

Over 7,000 first time buyer mortgages were drawn down

First time buyers drive increase in Q3 mortgage drawdowns

Strong demand from first-time buyers (FTB) and switching activity drove an increase in both the volume and value of mortgage drawdowns in the third quarter.

Business • 25 Oct 24