Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

Euro banknotes and coins and finances in 2026

Economy forecast to grow even in 'severe' scenario

An economic forecast to be published by the Government today is expected to say that the economy will continue to grow even in the "severe" scenario of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Business • 36 mins

Further planned job cuts at PayPal's Irish operation

Payments company PayPal has informed the Government of plans to cut more jobs at its Irish operation.

Business • 8 hrs

YouTube announces new screen time limits for teens

YouTube has announced a new control feature that allows parents to set a time limit or turn off the YouTube Shorts feed completely within a supervised account.

Business • 8 hrs

BoI staff warned on meeting minimum in-person attendance

Hybrid workers in Bank of Ireland have received a warning from management over meeting the minimum number of in-person attendance days.

Business • 8 hrs

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Industrial action 'inevitable' if pay demands not met

General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Owen Reidy has warned that industrial action could be "inevitable" if pay demands from unions are not met.

Politics • 17 Apr

SIPTU members in RTÉ to be balloted over outsourcing

More than 600 SIPTU members in RTÉ are to be asked to vote in a protective ballot indicating their intent to take industrial action, up to and including strike action, if the broadcaster attempts to further outsource any of the station's core programme productions or other roles.

Ireland • 16 Apr

SIPTU members at Sligo Airport take industrial action

SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have commenced industrial action in a dispute over union recognition.

Business • 16 Apr

An HGV beside a convoy of tractors during a fuel protest in O'Connell Street

Nine formal complaints made about protest coverage - RTÉ

RTÉ has confirmed it received a total of nine formal complaints relating to its coverage of last week's fuel protests.

Ireland • 15 Apr

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EU age verification app to be available soon

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is technically ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

Business • 15 Apr

Ibec says the proposals lack a technical evidence base, as industry was not consulted (Stock image)

Ibec warns of impact of changes to EU cybersecurity laws

Business group Ibec has warned that proposed changes to the EU Cybersecurity Act could threaten the stability of 18 critical industries and impose a €730 million cost on the Irish telecommunications sector alone.

Business • 15 Apr