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Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Would pausing rollout of new sick pay laws be justified?

The new Taoiseach has promised to prioritise supports for small businesses, acknowledging that extra costs have been imposed on firms in quick succession.
Business • 13 Apr 24

Tracker mortgage holders can look forward to rate cuts

The European Central Bank was the last of the big central banks to start raising interest rates and it is on track to be the first to start cutting rates.
Business • 12 Apr 24

Global IPO activity 'cautiously optimistic' in Q1 - EY

The global IPO market began the year on a cautiously optimistic note, according to analysis by EY, with activity declining in volume in the first quarter of the year, but increasing in value.
Business • 11 Apr 24

Go woke or go broke: Division at Disney

What would a Disney film be without a villain?
Business • 09 Apr 24

Ibec calls on incoming Taoiseach to cap cost increases

The chief executive of business group Ibec has called on the incoming Taoiseach and the new Minister for Enterprise to cap Government imposed labour cost hikes.
Business • 03 Apr 24

Israel warns Ireland over calls to break trade links

The Embassy of Israel to Ireland has warned that calls to break trade links between Ireland and Israel fail to consider the impact on Irish businesses, "as well as any possible reciprocal measures that might be implemented as a result".
Business • 03 Apr 24

Business insolvencies rise as hospitality under pressure

Business insolvencies rose by 41% in the first quarter of the year with SMEs accounting for 85% of all business failures, according to PwC's latest Insolvency Barometer.
Business • 28 Mar 24

IKEA set to open Plan and Order Point in Sligo

IKEA is expanding into the northwest, with the upcoming opening of a new Plan and Order Point in Sligo next month.
Business • 19 Mar 24

What is the motherhood penalty?

'Working mothers' - what a misnomer!
Business • 10 Mar 24

Directors deterred from boards due to reputational risks

A survey by the Institute of Directors Ireland has found that 60% of its members see personal or reputational risk as the main deterrent to sitting on a state board.
Business • 04 Mar 24
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