Decision to close Bank of Ireland branches 'shameful' The Financial Services Union has described Bank of Ireland's decision to close branches across the island of Ireland as shameful and an act of betrayal ... Business • 01 Mar
Bank of Ireland to close 103 branches in Ireland and NI Bank of Ireland said it has taken a decision to close 103 branches in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, as the acceleration in ... Business • 01 Mar
Irish camping booking site launches €2.9m fundraising Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays. Business • 26 Feb
Hops and Glory Husband and wife team Libby Carton and Rick LeVert took a leap of faith eight years ago when they ditched their graphic design agency to ... Business • 25 Feb
O'Brien's Communicorp agrees sale to Bauer Media Audio German firm Bauer Media Audio has agreed to buy Denis O'Brien's Communicorp Group in a deal believed to be in excess of €100m. Business • 25 Feb
Red tape threatens forestry sector, says expert Poor communications and project management in the Department of Agriculture has led to difficulties in the forestry sector, according to a leading expert who has ... Ireland • 25 Feb
Covid closures hit Grafton's 2020 profits, revenues Grafton Group has reported a drop in profits and revenues for the year to the end of December but said today it is a "stronger, ... Business • 25 Feb
IFA calls for flexibility on gorse fire deadline dates The Irish Farmer's Association has called for the extension to the deadline for the burning of scrubland. Business • 24 Feb
An apology from Eir Eir chief executive Carolan Lennon landed in hot water last year over comments made about their operations in Sligo. Business • 24 Feb
UL redefining computer science education University of Limerick has collaborated with a number of major technology companies to design an Immersive Software Engineering programme, which will redefine computer science education. Business • 24 Feb
A crisp Brexit deal Brexit has been a bad deal for many, but for the Keogh family it has been a bonus, with crisp products selling like hot potatoes. Business • 23 Feb
Ibec and CIF warn of redundancies due to Covid hit Employers group Ibec has said that continued uncertainty about when the economy will fully re-open will trigger redundancy conversations in many companies. Business • 23 Feb
Enterprise Ireland doubles investment in start-ups Enterprise Ireland invested more than €48m in Irish start-ups last year - the highest level of funding that the State agency has awarded to early ... Business • 23 Feb
Mortgage lending rules keep house inflation down - ESRI New research by the ESRI has found evidence that mortgage lending rules put in place by the Central Bank six years ago have helped keep ... Business • 23 Feb
Ulster Bank to leave Ireland After 160 years of operating here Ulster Bank announced its exit from the Republic of Ireland on Friday. Business • 22 Feb
Starting a new job during a pandemic Thousands of people have started new jobs over the past year, and are working remotely having never been to their new workplace or having never ... Business • 22 Feb
Licensed Vintners' Association calls for more clarity The Special Committee on Covid-19 Response will meet later today as the updating of the Government's plan on Living with Covid continues ahead of its ... Business • 22 Feb
Ulster Bank deposits a bigger challenge than loans Ronan Reid, CEO of Financial Services Group at Cantor Fitzgerald, said Ulster Bank's withdrawal from the market is disappointing. Business • 19 Feb
'Sad day' for Ulster Bank staff and Irish bank industry Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said today is a difficult day from an Irish banking perspective and also for the Ulster Bank staff who ... Business • 19 Feb
NatWest tumbles to loss of £351m for 2020 NatWest has reported a full-year loss for 2020 after Covid-19 lockdowns crunched household spending and said it will wind down its under-performing Irish arm Ulster ... Business • 19 Feb
Ulster Bank confirms exit from Irish market Ulster Bank has announced a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland over the coming years that will be managed in an "orderly and considered ... Business • 19 Feb
AIB and PTSB eye Ulster Bank loans ahead of decision AIB and Permanent TSB are both understood to be preparing to publicly declare an interest in portions of Ulster Bank's loan book, if NatWest gives ... Business • 19 Feb
Camile Thai to create 220 jobs, open 15 new outlets Thai takeaway chain Camile Thai has announced it is to create 220 jobs in Ireland this year. Business • 18 Feb
NatWest declines to comment on future of Ulster Bank British banking group NatWest has declined to comment on reports tonight that its board will make a decision on Thursday evening on a proposal to ... Business • 18 Feb
Interview - Maurice Healy Maurice Healy has business interests in China, the States, Poland and even Uganda. Business • 17 Feb
