Petula Martyn

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

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

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

John O'Regan, Director Country Leader Republic of Ireland at AECOM and Derval Cummins, Director Transportation at AECOM

AECOM proposes ways to accelerate housing construction

Measures proposed to improve the delivery of infrastructure in the draft Programme for Government has been welcomed by experts in AECOM.

Business • 16 Jan

Paul Gallagher, chief executive of Irish Hotels Federation

Gallagher named Irish Hotels Federation chief executive

The Irish Hotels Federation has announced the appointment of Paul Gallagher as its new chief executive.

Business • 02 Jan

International visitors spent less time in Ireland this year, but they spent more money while they were here

2024 served up a tough year for hospitality

What was on the menu for the hospitality and tourism sector in 2024?

Business • 29 Dec 24

The group expects to see about €8.9 billion euro in retail spending in December

Household spending up 1% this Christmas - Retail Ireland

The average household will spend €1555 more in retail during the month of December compared to other months, up 1% on last year.

Business • 24 Dec 24

The day of Black Friday itself is important for electrical goods sales, with approximately double spent on that day compared to a typical November day

Spending by BOI customers up 6.8% on Black Friday

Black Friday sales are an established part of the Irish retail calendar, as demonstrated by a Bank of Ireland report which shows spending by its customers on the day was up 6.8% on last year.

Business • 19 Dec 24

Irish Life Investment Managers have published their Investment Outlook for 2025

Trump sets tone for global investment outlook in 2025

The global investment landscape looks set to enter a period of divergence as the return of a Trump administration in the US sets the tone for the year ahead.

Business • 11 Dec 24

Diageo is working at 100% production capacity, but has still placed limits on Guinness orders in Britain

Diageo limits supply of Guinness in the UK

The amount of Guinness pubs in the UK can buy before Christmas has been limited by Diageo after exceptional demand in recent weeks.

Business • 06 Dec 24