A tricky cask: Caution required for whiskey investments It's first and foremost a consumer product, but whiskey is increasingly becoming the subject of investor interest. That has led some to invest at the ... Business • 15 Feb
Shanahan on St Patrick's Day visit Taoiseach Micheál Martin is not travelling to the US for St Patrick's Day. Business • 15 Feb
World banks tackle burnout inflamed by Covid pandemic From a burned-out bank boss to call centre workers isolated at home, the financial sector is suffering a surge in mental health issues exacerbated by ... Business • 12 Feb
Tourism, sport groups back Dublin rafting project The planned White Water Rafting Centre in Dublin has won the support of tourism and sporting organisations as the city council prepares to make a ... Dublin • 12 Feb
Flower sales moving online due to Covid-19 Valentine's Day is traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for flower sellers, but with flower shops closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, orders ... Business • 12 Feb
Music in a pandemic Many of us have been turning to music to get some head space from the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 12 Feb
Upskilling programmes for hospitality, tourism sector Two new upskilling programmes for employees in the hospitality and tourism sector have been announced today. Ireland • 12 Feb
Tiger Global Management invests €40m in Flipdish Investment firm Tiger Global Management has invested €40m in Flipdish, an Irish food ordering software developer. Business • 11 Feb
People on PUP facing reduced tax credits The Director of Public Policy at Chartered Accountants Ireland says Revenue will collect the tax owed on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment for 2021 by reducing ... Business • 10 Feb
Construction should reopen fully by 8 March - CIF The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation says he does not accept that construction should not reopen fully by 8 March and he hopes ... Coronavirus • 10 Feb
Smurfit Kappa's 2020 earnings ahead of guidance Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said its earnings for the year to the end of December came in ahead of its guidance and while ... Business • 10 Feb
When the mid-life crisis strikes Jeff Bezos last week stepped down as CEO of Amazon, the company he founded more than 25 years ago. Business • 09 Feb
Bitcoin powers towards $50,000 after Tesla investment Bitcoin extended its gains today to a record high as the afterglow of Tesla's investment in the cryptocurrency had investors reckoning it would become a ... Business • 09 Feb
Revenue apologises for import system problems Revenue has apologised for ongoing intermittent performance problems with its main import system, which have led to difficulties and delays for businesses trying to bring ... Business • 08 Feb
Humphreys looks to extend PUP to the summer The Minister for Social Protection has said she will be seeking an extension to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment until the summer. Business • 08 Feb
Insurance for Hospitality The High Court last week ruled that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by FBD Insurance for disruption to their businesses due to ... Business • 08 Feb
Brexit pushes cost of buying used cars from UK higher Revenue has warned that anyone buying a used car from the UK needs to be aware of the significant additional costs that may apply, following ... Business • 08 Feb
Consultation on Summary Rescue Process for small firms The Government wants to hear from the owners of small and micro businesses about the design of a solution for such companies facing potential collapse ... Business • 08 Feb
Lowest rate of rental inflation in nine years - daft.ie It was a tale of two rental markets in 2020 with monthly rents in the capital down 3%, but outside of Dublin, rents were up ... Business • 08 Feb
Insurers urged to settle business interruption claims The Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance said today's High Court judgment in a number of test cases relating ... Business • 05 Feb
Campaign seeks to provide laptops to those in need A new campaign has been launched to get laptops to students who need them as homeschooling continues. Ireland • 05 Feb
Brexit Business Moves It seems more British companies are moving here post Brexit but are they just postbox businesses or will they create jobs? Business • 05 Feb
Pubs entitled to insurance over Covid closures The High Court has ruled that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by FBD Insurance for the disruption their businesses suffered due to ... Business • 05 Feb
Gigs in the Pandemic Oklahoma band The Flaming Lips recently defied the odds with space bubble concerts. Business • 04 Feb
Scheme to sell electricity expected by summer A massive investment is needed for the national grid to integrate increasing amounts of renewable energy and to meet a rising demand for electricity. Environment • 04 Feb
