Waterland raises €4bn for investments in European firms Waterland Private Equity Investment has raised €4 billion across two European funds, with some of the backing coming from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. Business • 26 Jan
Level Up: Film & TV studios betting big on gaming Despite many bad investments and embarrassing flops over the years, TV and film studios are showing renewed interest in developing content based on popular games … Business • 25 Jan
Home Smart Home: Separating the good from the gimmicks Smart home tech can bring you convenience and savings – but there are plenty of pitfalls and pointless features too, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 19 Jan
Lidl bought €1bn of Irish food and drink in 2022 Lidl invested €1 billion in Irish agri-food businesses last year, according to a report by the retailer. Business • 18 Jan
Air traffic to hit pre-pandemic levels by June - Avolon The aviation sector will return to profit this year with air traffic passing pre-pandemic levels by June, according to one of the world's largest aircraft … Business • 16 Jan
Ad Nauseam: 'Invasive' ads popping up in more places Advertisers are constantly looking to find new ways to get their message in front of consumers – with their methods becoming increasingly invasive, writes Adam … Business • 11 Jan
Soaring energy costs fueled huge problems in 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine represented a political and humanitarian disaster, writes Adam Maguire, but its impact on energy prices also plunged households, businesses and governments … Business • 25 Dec 22
Dublin Airport passenger charge cap up 7% next year Dublin Airport will be able to charge airlines €8.68 per passenger next year, a 7% increase on the 2022 limit. Business • 23 Dec 22
Bulkamania: Can stocking up save you cash? Bulk buying options are growing in Ireland but care needs to be taken to ensure you are actually saving money, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 22 Dec 22
Business confidence among company directors falling A slim majority of business leaders here believe the financial performance of their main organisation will improve next year, according to a survey by the … Business • 20 Dec 22
