Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Maxol CEO wants cap on retail floorspace to be lifted

The CEO of Maxol has said the cap on retail floorspace of 100m² in the forecourt and convenience retail sector should be lifted to facilitate growth.

Business • 13 Nov 24

More than half planning to reduce their Christmas shopping budgets

Majority expect Christmas shopping to be more expensive

The cost of living continues to be felt among consumers with 72% saying they expect Christmas shopping to be significantly more expensive this year, while 36% expect to spend less compared to last year.

Business • 12 Nov 24

While death is a certainty, most people prefer not to think about it or prepare for it

Grave matters - the financial cost of death

"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes," wrote Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Business • 10 Nov 24

The report finds Ireland must increase electrification of industry, heating and transport

Decarbonising electricity sector will cost €2bn annually

The Electricity Association of Ireland has published a report outlining a policy and investment pathway for the decarbonisation of the sector, which it says will play a critical role if Ireland is to achieve its climate goals

Business • 07 Nov 24

The number of fully remote jobs advertised on IrishJobs in October was the lowest in almost four years, falling to just 1.9%

Tensions on the rise over the return to the office

It is one of the most significant changes to the way we work since the industrial revolution.

Business • 03 Nov 24

Flogas aims to install around 50 megawatts (MW) of solar PV capacity across approximately 100 large businesses

Flogas targets €50m investment in solar energy projects

Flogas has announced plans to deliver €50 million worth of solar energy projects over the next five years to large Irish businesses through its new Solar as a Service offering.

Business • 30 Oct 24

EY believes third-party equity will be needed if construction firms are to access funding

Banks and equity needed to fund housing development - EY

A survey by EY Ireland reveals over a third of respondents believe the availability of capital will prove to be a potential obstacle to financing activity in the construction of houses.

Business • 29 Oct 24

Ireland and the United States have a trade and investment relationship of more than $1 trillion

How could the US election affect business in Ireland?

The election of the 47th President of the United States will have ramifications for the global economy, but particularly Ireland.

Business • 27 Oct 24

The response to the measures introduced in Budget 2025 were muted

'Small bounce' in consumer sentiment after Budget

There was a "small bounce" in consumer sentiment in October, but little sense that consumers think Budget 2025 will dramatically improve the outlook for their household finances.

Business • 25 Oct 24

Report forecasts modified domestic demand to grow by 2.8% next year.

Growth expected to continue at moderate pace - AIB

More moderate growth is expected in the coming years as the economy and labour market reach full capacity, according to AIB's Economic Outlook.

Business • 24 Oct 24