Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

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OpenAI launches new Irish partnerships

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has launched a new partnership framework for Ireland designed to boost AI skills.

Business • 14 Nov

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Employment law experts to discuss warning signs for IR

The Bar of Ireland's Employment Bar Association (EBA) will hold its annual conference today focussing on justice in the workplace.

Business • 14 Nov

Niamh Hodnett said she will 'prioritise working together with regulators across the globe'

Ireland's online safety chief to chair global network

Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán Niamh Hodnett has been appointed to Chair the Global Online Safety Regulators Network at the network's annual in-person meeting, which took place in Dublin.

Ireland • 13 Nov

Stablecoin provider granted approval from Central Bank

Push by Aave Labs, a provider of access to stablecoins, has secured authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider from the Central Bank.

Business • 13 Nov

'Sting in tail' for workers in Social Welfare Bill - ICTU

The Irish Congress of Trade Union (ICTU) has accused the Government of including a "stealth cut" to jobseeker's pay-related benefit as part of the Social Welfare Bill.

Ireland • 12 Nov

Coimisiún na Meán opens investigation into X

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X amid concerns that it is not giving users the opportunity to appeal content moderation decisions.

Business • 12 Nov

SIPTU passes emergency motion opposing RTÉ unit closure

Delegates attending SIPTU's biennial conference in Galway have passed an emergency motion voicing opposition to plans by RTÉ to close its in-house TV documentary unit.

Ireland • 12 Nov

Projects on AI, health among entries for Young Scientist

Projects focused on artificial intelligence and health are among the most popular entries for the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

Science and Technology • 11 Nov

John King, SIPTU General Secretary Elect speaking at the union's conference

SIPTU warns of industrial unrest due to cost of living

The incoming General Secretary of the country's largest trade union, SIPTU, has warned of significant periods of industrial unrest because the cost of living crisis is "screwing workers".

Business • 11 Nov

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference

Scientists call on Von der Leyen to withdraw AI comment

More than 70 AI scientists from around the world have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking her to retract a statement she made in May that artificial intelligence is expected to approach human reasoning "next year".

Business • 10 Nov