FemTech support needed to address health inequities A new report 'FemTech in Ireland' has identified significant opportunities for Ireland to become a global leader in technology, research, and innovation focused on women's health Business • 06 Aug
FemTech support needed to address health inequities A new report 'FemTech in Ireland' has identified significant opportunities for Ireland to become a global leader in technology, research, and innovation focused on women's health Business • 06 Aug
AIB's half year after tax profits fall by 16% AIB has reported lower after tax profits and income for the first half of 2025 - its first set of results since returning to full private ownership in June. Business • 01 Aug
AIB's half year after tax profits fall by 16% AIB has reported lower after tax profits and income for the first half of 2025 - its first set of results since returning to full private ownership in June. Business • 01 Aug
Slower growth in Irish economy after trade deal - Harris The Tánaiste has said the Irish economy will continue to grow and jobs will be created, but at a lower rate, according to a preliminary analysis by the Department of Finance of the impact of the 15% US tariff on EU products. Business • 01 Aug
Slower growth in Irish economy after trade deal - Harris The Tánaiste has said the Irish economy will continue to grow and jobs will be created, but at a lower rate, according to a preliminary analysis by the Department of Finance of the impact of the 15% US tariff on EU products. Business • 01 Aug
PTSB half year pre-tax profits down 75%, but deposits up PTSB has reported lower profits and income for the six months to the end of June due to what it called the "more challenging interest rate environment" in which it is operating. Business • 31 Jul
PTSB half year pre-tax profits down 75%, but deposits up PTSB has reported lower profits and income for the six months to the end of June due to what it called the "more challenging interest rate environment" in which it is operating. Business • 31 Jul
Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms. Business • 30 Jul
Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms. Business • 30 Jul
Bank of Ireland's half year pre-tax profits down 33% Bank of Ireland has today reported profits before tax of €721m for the six months to the end of June, a 33% drop on the profits of €1.08 billion the same time last year, due to falling ECB rates and a €137m impairement charge. Business • 29 Jul
Bank of Ireland's half year pre-tax profits down 33% Bank of Ireland has today reported profits before tax of €721m for the six months to the end of June, a 33% drop on the profits of €1.08 billion the same time last year, due to falling ECB rates and a €137m impairement charge. Business • 29 Jul
US confirms 15% tariff for EU includes pharmaceuticals The White House has confirmed that the 15% tariff agreed between the European Union and the United States includes pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Business • 29 Jul
US confirms 15% tariff for EU includes pharmaceuticals The White House has confirmed that the 15% tariff agreed between the European Union and the United States includes pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Business • 29 Jul
Tariff deal avoids 'damaging trade war', says Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the new trade agreement reached between the US and EU means a "damaging trade war" has been avoided. Ireland • 28 Jul
Tariff deal avoids 'damaging trade war', says Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the new trade agreement reached between the US and EU means a "damaging trade war" has been avoided. Ireland • 28 Jul
1.6bn containers returned through Deposit Return Scheme The Irish public has returned over 1.6 billion bottles and cans through the Deposit Return Scheme since its launch in February 2024. Business • 25 Jul
1.6bn containers returned through Deposit Return Scheme The Irish public has returned over 1.6 billion bottles and cans through the Deposit Return Scheme since its launch in February 2024. Business • 25 Jul
Potential to reach 50,000 home completions this year New home completions could reach 35,000 this year, but there is potential to reach 50,000 according to Paul Mitchell, Director at Mitchell McDermott. Business • 25 Jul
Potential to reach 50,000 home completions this year New home completions could reach 35,000 this year, but there is potential to reach 50,000 according to Paul Mitchell, Director at Mitchell McDermott. Business • 25 Jul
Firms expect impact from sweeping US regulatory changes An overwhelming majority of Irish financial services organisations expect the sweeping regulatory changes emanating from the US to have an impact on Irish firms. Business • 24 Jul
Firms expect impact from sweeping US regulatory changes An overwhelming majority of Irish financial services organisations expect the sweeping regulatory changes emanating from the US to have an impact on Irish firms. Business • 24 Jul
Delivery and accountability key to NDP - Chambers Ireland The chief executive of Chambers Ireland has said he is not concerned by the lack of detail in the National Development Plan. Business • 23 Jul
Delivery and accountability key to NDP - Chambers Ireland The chief executive of Chambers Ireland has said he is not concerned by the lack of detail in the National Development Plan. Business • 23 Jul
Irish 18-year-old's AI startup raises €1.2m An AI startup co-founded by Irish 18-year-old Liam Fuller has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding. Business • 23 Jul
Irish 18-year-old's AI startup raises €1.2m An AI startup co-founded by Irish 18-year-old Liam Fuller has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding. Business • 23 Jul
Firms urged to apply updates after SharePoint attack Businesses that use Microsoft's SharePoint have been urged to download and apply updates to close a potential gap in security, following a global cyber attack. Business • 22 Jul
Firms urged to apply updates after SharePoint attack Businesses that use Microsoft's SharePoint have been urged to download and apply updates to close a potential gap in security, following a global cyber attack. Business • 22 Jul
Hauliers accuse RSA of 'massaging' driver testing figures The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of "massaging" the driver testing figures by moving testers from one category to another. Ireland • 21 Jul
Hauliers accuse RSA of 'massaging' driver testing figures The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of "massaging" the driver testing figures by moving testers from one category to another. Ireland • 21 Jul
Ryanair's quarterly net profit doubles on Easter timing Ryanair's net profit more than doubled in its April-June quarter, thanks to the timing of Easter holidays and better-than-expected last-minute fares, Europe's biggest low-cost carrier said today. Business • 21 Jul
Ryanair's quarterly net profit doubles on Easter timing Ryanair's net profit more than doubled in its April-June quarter, thanks to the timing of Easter holidays and better-than-expected last-minute fares, Europe's biggest low-cost carrier said today. Business • 21 Jul
Bank of Ireland revises economic forecasts upwards Bank of Ireland has revised upwards its economic forecasts for the year - if US tariffs remain at 10%. Business • 17 Jul
Bank of Ireland revises economic forecasts upwards Bank of Ireland has revised upwards its economic forecasts for the year - if US tariffs remain at 10%. Business • 17 Jul
Ireland can rise to challenge of tariffs, says Donohoe Ireland's finances are in "good condition", according to the Minister for Finance, who said he is confident the country can rise to the challenge of US tariffs. Politics • 17 Jul
Ireland can rise to challenge of tariffs, says Donohoe Ireland's finances are in "good condition", according to the Minister for Finance, who said he is confident the country can rise to the challenge of US tariffs. Politics • 17 Jul
Minister says he was not behind leak branded 'garbage' Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not responsible for a leak which claims that An Post is on the brink of financial collapse, which has been branded as "utter garbage" by the organisation's CEO. Business • 16 Jul
Minister says he was not behind leak branded 'garbage' Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not responsible for a leak which claims that An Post is on the brink of financial collapse, which has been branded as "utter garbage" by the organisation's CEO. Business • 16 Jul
Why did Bitcoin soar this week? Crypto stocks jumped this week as crytocurrency Bitcoin soared past $120,000 for the first time Business • 16 Jul
Why did Bitcoin soar this week? Crypto stocks jumped this week as crytocurrency Bitcoin soared past $120,000 for the first time Business • 16 Jul
Budget 2026 must be 'sensible and prudent' - Ibec Business group Ibec has said Budget 2026 must be "sensible and prudent" given the fragile global environment. Business • 15 Jul
Budget 2026 must be 'sensible and prudent' - Ibec Business group Ibec has said Budget 2026 must be "sensible and prudent" given the fragile global environment. Business • 15 Jul
EU to expand list of US tariff countermeasures - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the European Commission will later publish an expanded list of tariff countermeasures which the EU would consider introducing should an agreement with the US not be reached. Europe • 14 Jul
EU to expand list of US tariff countermeasures - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the European Commission will later publish an expanded list of tariff countermeasures which the EU would consider introducing should an agreement with the US not be reached. Europe • 14 Jul
"We'd be very foolish not to take it seriously" - IEA World markets were mostly lower today as the latest salvo of threats in the US tariff wars kept investors on edge, though there were still hopes it would prove to be mostly bluster by President Donald Trump. Business • 14 Jul
"We'd be very foolish not to take it seriously" - IEA World markets were mostly lower today as the latest salvo of threats in the US tariff wars kept investors on edge, though there were still hopes it would prove to be mostly bluster by President Donald Trump. Business • 14 Jul
Over 2,100 pub closures in last 20 years, report finds More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report. Ireland • 14 Jul
Over 2,100 pub closures in last 20 years, report finds More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report. Ireland • 14 Jul
Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul
Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul
