Irish firms suffer with renewed supply chain problems Irish businesses are once again having to restructure their supply chains, amid renewed disruption caused by the resurgence of Covid-19 in China, the Ukraine war … Business • 20 May
McGrath: Difficult balance to strike on public pay Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has said there will be a difficult balance to strike in the upcoming public sector pay talks. Ireland • 20 May
SME optimism drops amid Ukraine war and inflation Irish SMEs are feeling less optimistic about the future, according to a new report by peer-to-peer lender Linked Finance. Business • 20 May
Trade wars As the future of the Northern Ireland Protocol looks uncertain, how likely is a trade war between the UK and EU and is now the … Business • 19 May
Turning barrels into a business: Students win top prize Two young farming entrepreneurs from County Meath have won the top prize at this year's Student Enterprise Awards. Business • 19 May
Rental market to worsen if more landlords leave: report The changing and challenging regulatory and taxation environment is in large part responsible for private non-institutional landlords leaving the rental market, a new report has … Business • 18 May
Fáilte Ireland launches drive to tackle staff shortages A national campaign to address staff shortages in the tourism and hospitality sectors is being launched today by Fáilte Ireland. Business • 18 May
More work to be done to ensure smooth bank exits The main retail banks here need to do more work in a number of areas, including planning and communication, in order to ensure the exits … Business • 18 May
Cost inflation top threat to growth in food sector Rising input costs and inflationary pressures have been identified as the top threat to business growth in the food sector here. Business • 17 May
Ryanair posts €355m annual loss, eyes fragile recovery Ryanair said it was impossible to give detailed guidance beyond hoping to return to "reasonable profitability" this year amid uncertainties over Covid-19 and the Ukraine … Business • 16 May
Europe rebounds at end of volatile week on markets European stocks have rebounded in early trade as global markets look to regain some ground after another bruising week. Business • 13 May
Inflation at its highest rate in 22 years The annual rate of inflation rose to 7% in April, according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office - its highest rate in 22 … Business • 12 May
Homeowners fixing mortgages for longer terms There iss a growing trend among homeowners towards fixing their mortgages for longer terms, one mortgage broker says. Business • 12 May
Market rents rise as supply hits new low - daft.ie Market rents in the first three months of the year were almost 12% higher than they were in the same period last year, according to … Business • 12 May
Apple pulls plug on iconic iPod after 20 years Apple has confirmed it is no longer making iPods, the trend-setting MP3 players that transformed how people get music and gave rise to the iPhone. News Lens • 12 May
The Flipdish story Flipdish is an online directory of Irish restaurants and food businesses designed to act as an alternative to food marketplaces. Business • 10 May
Dublin Port opposed docking of Russian diesel shipment Documents obtained by RTÉ News under the Freedom of Information Act, reveal how management at Dublin Port was opposed to allowing a shipment of Russian … Ireland • 10 May
Govt announces costs plan for public building projects The Government has said that it will pay 70% of extra inflation costs on public building projects, as part of measures to address inflation costs … Politics • 10 May
Report shows more women in senior management roles A survey of businesses that signed up to a pledge to improve diversity and inclusion in their workplaces has found higher levels of female participation … Business • 10 May
UK economy facing recession risk The Bank of England has warned that the UK risks a recession as inflation is expected to pass 10%. Business • 09 May
Irish Water says some supplies under pressure As the driest period of the year approaches, Irish Water has said some of its supplies are already coming under pressure. Ireland • 09 May
Moody's upgrades Ireland sovereign credit rating to A1 Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded its sovereign credit rating for Ireland from A2 to A1 with a positive outlook. Business • 09 May
Garry Hynes interview Garry Hynes is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Druid Theatre - one of Ireland's most prestigious theatre companies. Business • 06 May
An Post tops list of 100 most reputable firms here An Post has taken the top spot in the rankings of the most reputable firms and organisations in the state, followed by the Irish League … Business • 06 May
