Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

There has been a 70% increase in the number of engineering graduates from UL and TUS in the past 7 years

2,000 students explore engineering at Shannon Airport

Jobs for engineers are among the hardest to fill roles in Ireland, according to recent data from hiring platform Indeed.

Business • 07 Mar 25

An Garda Síochána already receive insurance details for more than 3 million vehicles and 5 million drivers, which are updated on a daily basis

Driver number needed for car insurance from 31 March

All motorists looking to renew or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from the end of the month onwards, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland.

Business • 03 Mar 25

DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion

Why Google should google 'diversity in the workplace'

"Workplace equality, diversity and inclusion is about valuing every employee as an individual."

Analysis and Comment • 08 Feb 25

Údarás companies achieved a record €1.1bn in sales in 2024

Record sales for firms supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta

Údarás na Gaeltachta has reported an increase in job creation, investment, and language promotion for 2024.

Business • 04 Feb 25

Ireland has 1,600 high net worth individuals

Are the super-rich paying their fair share in tax?

The vast majority of us can only dream of being 'a high net worth individual'.

Business • 02 Feb 25

Market experts predict that the alliance between the US President and Elon Musk will unravel in 2025.

What's the market forecast for Musk/Trump bromance?

Elon Musk has been a constant presence as Donald Trump charted out his second administration, writes Petula Martyn.

Business • 26 Jan 25

Wall Street was closed yesterday for Martin Luther King Jr Day

Investors find comfort in US tariff delay

Global investors are assessing the potential impact of President Donald Trump's second term in office, and appear encouraged that he would not immediately launch trade tariffs against some of America's largest trading partners.

Business • 21 Jan 25

The final quarter of 2024 ended strongly with several deals raising over $40 million each

Venture capital investments pick up in fourth quarter

Venture capital investment in Ireland remained stable last year; it picked up in the final quarter despite the challenging funding environment, and there are signs of confidence returing in 2025.

Business • 20 Jan 25

Will your burger cost less if the VAT rate is reduced?

The new draft programme for government includes plans to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food services, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget.

Business • 18 Jan 25

The number of professional job seekers rose by 6.8%

Employment market resilient despite US election caution

The forthcoming presidency of Donald Trump in the United States looms large over business in Ireland, and is reflected in the current employment market.

Business • 17 Jan 25