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Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

Intel says it has completed majority of planned layoffs

Intel has said that it has completed the majority of the layoffs it announced earlier this year which will reduce its global workforce by around 15%.
Business • 25 Jul

Increase in data breaches in Ireland - report

The number of data breaches in Ireland increased by 70% in the second quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter, according to a new report from cybersecurity company Surfshark.
Business • 24 Jul

Government working 'very closely' with Aughinish Alumina

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said the Government is working "very closely" with Aughinish Alumina in Limerick over a decision to suspend the company from an energy market.
Business • 24 Jul

New pension comparison tool launched to track funds

A new online comparison platform has been launched which tracks the performance of hundreds of pension funds.
Business • 24 Jul

PayPal to create 100 jobs at new AI and fraud centre

Payments company PayPal has announced the creation of 100 data science roles at its Dublin office.
Dublin • 24 Jul

WRC to increase accessibility to its services

The Workplace Relations Commission has published a new strategy statement with a target of increasing accessibility to its services.
Ireland • 24 Jul

SIPTU concerned over apprenticeship courses deferrals

SIPTU has expressed concerns over reports that Education and Training Boards are being instructed to defer certain apprenticeship courses due to funding pressures.
Business • 23 Jul

ICTU calls proposed VAT cut 'economic vandalism'

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Government to drop proposals for a €1bn cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality sector, calling it "economic vandalism".
Business • 23 Jul

Media regulator contacts X over age verification concerns

The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has contacted X, formerly Twitter, amid concerns over its age verification measures.
Business • 23 Jul

Government to review work permit occupations lists

The Government has announced the opening of a consultation period to allow stakeholders make submissions on the work permit occupations lists.
Ireland • 23 Jul
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