Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and the largest technology conference in the world, kicks off in Las Vegas today. Business • 06 Jan
Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and the largest technology conference in the world, kicks off in Las Vegas today. Business • 06 Jan
Insolvency levels consistent over the past 3 years - PwC There were 848 insolvencies recorded in 2025, according to the latest PwC Insolvency Barometer. Business • 05 Jan
Insolvency levels consistent over the past 3 years - PwC There were 848 insolvencies recorded in 2025, according to the latest PwC Insolvency Barometer. Business • 05 Jan
6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels. Business • 30 Dec 25
6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
DART fleet to be replaced with energy-efficient carriages The Department of Transport has ordered 100 energy-efficient DART carriages to replace the original fleet in service since the DART opened in 1984. Leinster • 22 Dec 25
DART fleet to be replaced with energy-efficient carriages The Department of Transport has ordered 100 energy-efficient DART carriages to replace the original fleet in service since the DART opened in 1984. Leinster • 22 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
Profits increase seven sold at Kilkenny Design retailer Pre-tax profits at the Kilkenny Design Group, the Irish fashion and design retailer owned by the O'Gorman family, last year increased more than seven fold to €1.28m. Business • 22 Dec 25
Profits increase seven sold at Kilkenny Design retailer Pre-tax profits at the Kilkenny Design Group, the Irish fashion and design retailer owned by the O'Gorman family, last year increased more than seven fold to €1.28m. Business • 22 Dec 25
Domestic demand to grow by 2.8% in 2026 - Ibec Domestic demand will grow by 2.8% next year, Ibec's latest Economic Outlook has forecast. Business • 17 Dec 25
Domestic demand to grow by 2.8% in 2026 - Ibec Domestic demand will grow by 2.8% next year, Ibec's latest Economic Outlook has forecast. Business • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
Global shift poses risks and opportunities for investors The volatility and uncertainty seen on markets this year is likely to continue into 2026, according to one investments expert, though they say that is also creating opportunities. Business • 15 Dec 25
Global shift poses risks and opportunities for investors The volatility and uncertainty seen on markets this year is likely to continue into 2026, according to one investments expert, though they say that is also creating opportunities. Business • 15 Dec 25
VC funding in GenAI up 65% year-on-year - EY Venture capital investment in generative AI jumped by 65% in the first 11 months of the year, according to new analysis from EY Ireland. Business • 12 Dec 25
VC funding in GenAI up 65% year-on-year - EY Venture capital investment in generative AI jumped by 65% in the first 11 months of the year, according to new analysis from EY Ireland. Business • 12 Dec 25
Economy could grow by 2% annually over decade - ESRI The domestic economy could expand by just over 2% annually over the next decade, according to a projection by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
Economy could grow by 2% annually over decade - ESRI The domestic economy could expand by just over 2% annually over the next decade, according to a projection by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
Monaghan newspaper to cease operations after 186 years The Northern Standard newspaper in Monaghan is to cease operations after 186 years. Ulster • 12 Dec 25
Monaghan newspaper to cease operations after 186 years The Northern Standard newspaper in Monaghan is to cease operations after 186 years. Ulster • 12 Dec 25
Geopolitical volatility becomes a top concern for firms Geopolitical volatility has become one of the top risks facing companies in Ireland - as well as those in Europe and around the world - for the first time, according to a new survey. Business • 11 Dec 25
Geopolitical volatility becomes a top concern for firms Geopolitical volatility has become one of the top risks facing companies in Ireland - as well as those in Europe and around the world - for the first time, according to a new survey. Business • 11 Dec 25
Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research Security gaps are putting Ireland's national and economic success at risk, according to new research from the Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte Ireland. Business • 11 Dec 25
Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research Security gaps are putting Ireland's national and economic success at risk, according to new research from the Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte Ireland. Business • 11 Dec 25
Australia 'taking back control' from tech giants with ban Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the country is "taking back control" from powerful tech giants with landmark laws banning children under 16 from social media. World • 10 Dec 25
Australia 'taking back control' from tech giants with ban Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the country is "taking back control" from powerful tech giants with landmark laws banning children under 16 from social media. World • 10 Dec 25
Security should be part of resilience planning - Makhlouf The Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf has said Ireland needs to include security considerations in its planning for economic resilience in future. Business • 06 Jan
Security should be part of resilience planning - Makhlouf The Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf has said Ireland needs to include security considerations in its planning for economic resilience in future. Business • 06 Jan
CCPC finds weakened competition in Irish services sector Competition has weakened in several important areas of Ireland's services sector, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 09 Dec 25
CCPC finds weakened competition in Irish services sector Competition has weakened in several important areas of Ireland's services sector, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 09 Dec 25
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted The European Union has granted a three-year extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation, following a vote by the EU Nitrates Committee. Business • 09 Dec 25
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted The European Union has granted a three-year extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation, following a vote by the EU Nitrates Committee. Business • 09 Dec 25
Affordability huge issue for apartment buyers - SCSI A series of measures introduced by the Government following a slump in apartment building have led to an increase in the viability of blocks of flats, according to a study by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 09 Dec 25
Affordability huge issue for apartment buyers - SCSI A series of measures introduced by the Government following a slump in apartment building have led to an increase in the viability of blocks of flats, according to a study by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 09 Dec 25
Consultation on remote working closes tomorrow The Government's public consultation to obtain views on how the Right to Request Remote Working Legislation is working closes at 3pm tomorrow. Business • 08 Dec 25
Consultation on remote working closes tomorrow The Government's public consultation to obtain views on how the Right to Request Remote Working Legislation is working closes at 3pm tomorrow. Business • 08 Dec 25
One in seven homes sell for at least 20% over ask price One in seven of all housing transactions are settled for at least 20% over the original asking price, with two in five settled at 10% or more above the asking price, according to a report. Ireland • 08 Dec 25
One in seven homes sell for at least 20% over ask price One in seven of all housing transactions are settled for at least 20% over the original asking price, with two in five settled at 10% or more above the asking price, according to a report. Ireland • 08 Dec 25
Is the Christmas party an extension of the workplace? The Christmas Party season is in full swing. But what are the dos and don'ts for employers and staff when it comes to festive social gatherings? Business • 12 Dec 25
Is the Christmas party an extension of the workplace? The Christmas Party season is in full swing. But what are the dos and don'ts for employers and staff when it comes to festive social gatherings? Business • 12 Dec 25
