Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Simplifying tax reliefs such as the R&D tax credit and the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme would make them more accessible

Calls to simplify the tax system for ease of business

Tax experts say simplifying the tax system would make it easier for both big and small companies to do business in Ireland.

Business • 01 Oct 24

Kieran Supple, Reap Interactive, standing beside his performance monitoring station, BovinePlus

BovinePlus wins innovation award at the Ploughing

Reap Interactive has been named as 'Start-Up Innovator of the Year' in Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Arena Awards at the National Ploughing Championships.

Business • 18 Sep 24

Cotter Agritech in the Machinery Yard of the Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships

Agri-tech finalists at EI's Innovation Arena

Nine Irish agri innovators have been named as finalists in this year's Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards, and will participate in a live competition at the National Ploughing Championships today.

Business • 17 Sep 24

James Chanel from Nebraska said the main issues of the US election in his view revolve around the economy

Watch: Mixed reaction to debate among US visitors to Cork

There was mixed reaction to last night's debate among US visitors to Blarney in Co Cork.

Munster • 11 Sep 24

Kyle Hayes was detected driving at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone on 14 July (File image)

Hurler Kyle Hayes disqualified from driving for two years

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been disqualified from driving for two years for dangerous driving on the N20 near Mallow in Co Cork in July.

Courts • 11 Sep 24

These scams are being targeted at people over 50 who are likely to be thinking ahead in terms of their retirement (file pic)

Warning over increase in investment fraud

Fraudsters are increasingly using the details of legitimate investment firms to coax people to part with significant sums of money.

Business • 01 Sep 24

Rainer Hoerbst, Lize Simon, Alan Young, and Keith Young, at the launch of ATC's zero emissions fleet

ATC invests €22.5m in zero emissions transport fleet

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics has announced an investment of €22.5 million to support the transition of its global transportation fleet to zero emissions over the next five years.

Business • 30 Aug 24

Mortgages now make up nearly 10% of the total credit union loan book.

Mortgages make up 10% of credit union loan book - ILCU

Mortgage lending at credit unions increased by 10% to €518 million in the three months to the end of June.

Business • 20 Aug 24

The credit ratings agency reaffirmed the country's Aa3 rating

Moody's upgrade 'favourable' but should not be overstated

Moody's upgrade of Ireland's economic outlook from "stable" to "positive" has been described as a favourable endorsement of the country's fiscal position, but not one that should be overstated.

Business • 19 Aug 24

BOI Security reports fake ads to social media companies but the response 'isn't where we would like it to be'

Phone calls from fraudsters offering fake investments

Bank of Ireland Security play a significant role in disrupting the activities of fraudsters.

Business • 15 Aug 24