Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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