Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

INMO threatens industrial action at UHG over staffing

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has begun a ballot of its members in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Galway in a dispute over staffing levels.

Connacht • 03 Dec 25

Media regulator to investigate TikTok and LinkedIn

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn over concerns the platforms may have breached online safety rules.

Business • 03 Dec 25

Ireland at increased risk of cyber attacks - report

Ireland is at increased risk of cyber attacks according to the latest assessment from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Business • 02 Dec 25

Eddie Kent, Aidan O’Dwyer, Dara Kernan, and Donal Roche from Primecore

Primecore announces 100 jobs in Ireland and US

Primecore, a management consultancy firm serving the science and technology sectors, has announced expansion plans that will see the creation of 100 jobs over the next three years in Ireland and the United States.

Business • 02 Dec 25

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Employer registration opens for pension auto-enrolment

Registration opens today for employers ahead of the roll out of the new pension auto-enrolment scheme 'My Future Fund' which begins on 1 January.

Business • 01 Dec 25

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Trinity researchers secure grant for AI companion study

Researchers at Trinity College's AI Accountability Lab have secured a major UK grant to investigate the potential risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions.

Business • 28 Nov 25

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Regulator launches campaign on harmful online content

The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched a new nationwide campaign to raise awareness about harmful online content and how to report it.

Business • 28 Nov 25

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Funded EU digital skills masters opens for applications

Digital4Business, a European Commission-funded initiative, has announced the opening of fully-funded applications for the January 2026 intake of its Joint Professional Master's in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business.

Business • 28 Nov 25