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    Brian Finn is a Business Journalist and presenter with RTE News across radio, television and online.

    The ESIU was established in 2019 with the aim of detecting and investigating misclassification of employment status

    93 workers reclassified for PRSI purposes after probes

    Of the 311 investigations commenced by the Department of Social Protection's Employment Status Unit, over one third have related to the media and journalism sectors.

    Business • 30 Sep 22
    Having solar panels on our homes could soon generate a small income as well as contributing to powering the building

    Making a small income from solar power in the home

    The Government has in recent months put in place a scheme to allow homeowners to sell excess energy generated from solar panels or other means back to the grid. It won't make us wealthy but it make a nice contribution to the rest of the home's energy costs.

    Business • 17 Sep 22
    ESB Group said it has invested over €10 billion in energy infrastructure over the past decade and paid over €1.2 billion in dividends

    ESB Group reports €390m profit in first half of year

    ESB Group has reported a significant rise in profits for the first half of the year against the backdrop of surging energy prices on international markets and soaring bills for consumers.

    Business • 16 Sep 22
    The Council acknowledges that the Government cannot control prices on international markets, but it says it is critical that any policy responses do not 'embed inflationary expectations' in the domestic economy

    Cost-of-living crisis adds to competitiveness challenge

    The global cost-of-living crisis has added to the urgency for the Government to address Ireland's competitiveness and productivity position.

    Business • 16 Sep 22
    The report comes as the construction industry continues to grapple with input price inflation for raw materials and labour

    Average rebuild costs rise by a fifth - SCSI

    The national average cost of rebuilding a home in Ireland rose by just over a fifth last year, the Society of Chartered Surveyors calculates.

    Business • 16 Sep 22
    Dr Yvonne Kavanagh, Institute of Physics Ireland Chair; Tom Grinyer, Institute of Physics CEO; Professor Philip 
Nolan, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland; Dr Sinead Keogh, Head of Sectors and Director, Ibec Medtech & Engineering Sectors

    Failure to invest in physics R&D could cost 80,000 jobs

    A failure to invest in research and development in physics could cost the country the ability to create up to 80,000 jobs over the next decade, a report from the Institute of Physics warns.

    Business • 15 Sep 22
    Hotels and restaurants - among the biggest consumers of electricity in the economy - have reported energy bills soaring to 'unsustainable and unprecedented levels'

    Tourism recovery continues but warning about outlook

    The recovery in the tourism sector continued into August, but there is a warning that soaring energy inflation and a deteriorating global economic picture could halt momentum.

    Business • 08 Sep 22
    Almost two thirds of business leaders identified 'strategy' as the most desired area of expertise in the boardroom over the next two years

    Sharp decline in confidence in economic outlook

    There has been a notable decline in confidence in the outlook for the Irish economy, a survey of business leaders by the Institute of Directors shows.

    Business • 08 Sep 22
    Ann Marie Costello, Chairperson of Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society and Elaine Brady, Managing Partner at Barden

    Leinster-based accountants secure average 6% pay rise

    More than a third of Chartered Accountants working in Leinster said they managed to secure an increase in remuneration of more than 25% this year.

    Business • 07 Sep 22
    The Cabinet is expected to discuss plans today on how best to reduce energy costs and ease the burden on businesses and households

    Call for 'major intervention' on energy costs for firms

    A major intervention on energy costs is needed from the Government in the upcoming budget, representative group Retail Excellence has claimed.

    Business • 07 Sep 22

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