Petula Martyn

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.

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

Ireland is 'an outlier' in the severity of its' housing supply challenge

Population growth exceeds home delivery by almost 4 to 1

The growth in the Irish population between 2015 and 2023 exceeded the delivery of new homes by a ratio of nearly four to one, new research by property advisory Savills has found.

Business • 15 Aug 24

The HSE is funding a pilot programme in four centres around the country offering support to teenagers and adults who have developed a gaming addiction

HSE funds gaming addiction pilot programme

The games industry has seen a meteoric rise and has changed the dynamics of the entertainment industry.

Business • 18 Jul 24

The R&D centre will focus on designing software for the company's land mobile radio portfolio

Motorola Solutions to create 200 jobs at Cork R&D centre

Motorola Solutions is opening a new research and development centre in Cork, which is expected to lead to the creation of up to 200 jobs.

Business • 08 Jul 24

'Keir Starmer knows a lot about Ireland and the Irish people', the the director general of the British Irish Chamber has said

British Irish Chamber expects 'stabilisation' in trade

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the "stabilisation" in the trade relationship between Ireland and the UK that it expects will follow Labour's landslide victory.

Business • 05 Jul 24

The non-profit body provides loan finance for community projects

Social Finance Foundation to double community lending

Social Finance Foundation lent €25.5 million to over 250 community groups across the country last year, and plans to nearly double community lending from €59m to €100m by 2029.

Business • 26 Jun 24

The survey further reveals that nearly half of business leaders do not plan to use GenAI to address labour shortages or increase workplace automation

GenAI potential recognised, but adoption rate low

Business leaders continue to recognise Generative AI's potential to benefit their organisations, with over three-quarters expecting GenAI to have a positive impact on the economy in the years ahead.

Business • 25 Jun 24

John Moran was inaugerated as Mayor at St Mary's Cathedral in Limerick city

Limerick sees strength in its diversity, says new mayor

John Moran has been inaugurated as the Mayor of Limerick at a ceremony at St Mary's Cathedral in the city and said citizens voted for change and unity.

Munster • 21 Jun 24