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BPFI's latest report shows around 75,000 housing units could be completed in the next two years - based on commencement activity

Land, capital, labour issues hitting housing output: BPFI

At least half of housing commencements in 2024 were due to uncertainty over the extension of the development levy waiver or water connection charge refund, according to the latest Housing Market Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2024, published today by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland.

Business • 21 Mar

Paschal Donohoe said Ireland was approaching the trade tensions from a position of economic strength

Donohoe warns US tariffs could reduce Irish job growth

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned growth in employment in Ireland could be reduced by 2% or 3% as a result of US tariffs.

Business • 21 Mar

Simon Harris said that the US appears to want to implement 'tariffs before talks' (File image)

Trump 'likely' to proceed with further tariffs - Tánaiste

It is "highly likely" that US President Donald Trump will proceed with further tariffs on the EU on 2 April the Tánaiste has said.

Politics • 21 Mar

ESB's annual report shows that its 2024 profit after tax fell to €706m compared to €868m in 2023

ESB profits down 19% due to lower wholesale energy prices

The reduction of wholesale energy market prices led to a 19% drop in profits for the ESB last year.

Business • 20 Mar

The National Claims Information Database report said 68% of settlements were made through litigation in 2023

68% of settlements made through litigation - report

Most injury insurance claims are settled through litigation as opposed to the State's Injuries Resolution Board, a new report by the Central Bank has found.

Business • 20 Mar

Ireland and the EU will not know the full extent of the trade tariffs until April 2

Irish businesses urged to lobby EU over tariffs

Customs advisor BDO is urging businesses that export to the US to lobby the EU to get their products removed from tariff lists.

Business • 19 Mar

Emily Ditkovski spent 12 hours retaking driving lessons with an instructor

Lack of reciprocal drivers' licence exchange a 'barrier'

Americans who come to live in Ireland, as well as returning Irish citizens whose licences may have expired, still have to retake driving lessons and re-sit their tests, due to a lack of a reciprocal drivers' licence exchange.

Ireland • 19 Mar

It says the domestic economy will grow by 2.7% which is 0.5% lower than its last projection.

Central Bank reduces forecast for economic growth

The Central Bank has reduced its forecast for economic growth for this year due to rising uncertainty caused by the trade war between the US and EU.

Business • 19 Mar

In the last year, wholesale dairy production costs have risen by nearly a fifth

Dairy farmers can 'no longer absorb' cost, raising prices

Dairy farmers say they can no longer absorb a significant spike in the cost of production of milk products, and that consumers will have to accept rising prices for the likes of milk, cheese, and butter.

Agribusiness • 18 Mar

Codex partner with AsIAm to support Autistic people in Irish workplaces

Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace by design

Businesses in Ireland are embedding diversity policies, not just as an act of compliance but because it has been established that diversity in the workplace leads to better decisions and innovations.

Business • 18 Mar

Wicked became an event movie - with fans of the musical turning up in costume to sing along to its set-piece songs

Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back

Cinemas are one of the few businesses that is yet to recover from the pandemic - but many are getting creative in their attempts to lure audiences back, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 18 Mar

The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, produces 1.7 million bottles of premium Irish whiskey every year

Tariffs 'would knock us out of US market' - gin producer

One of the country's best-known gin producers has warned the viability of small distilleries will be at risk if the Government and EU commission do not intervene in the next 48 hours to avert potential US tariffs on European alcoholic products.

Business • 14 Mar

Martin Robinson, Director of Strategy, InterTradeIreland

Will business in NI benefit in EU/US trade war?

InterTradeIreland has said it is difficult to speculate on what opportunities will emerge for businesses in Northern Ireland, when the US imposes tariffs on the EU and not the UK.

Business • 14 Mar

A Reuters poll found 91% of economists view the odds of a downturn to have increased under Donald Trump's rapidly shifting trade policies

'R' word at centre of investor worries

US tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports have kicked in - ending all country exemptions to the levies in a move is likely to escalate tensions with some of America's largest trading partners.

Business • 13 Mar

Matthew Gilbert, who refers to himself online as 'the Irish Viking' has previously claimed to be earning €50,000 a month through adult subscription service OnlyFans

Wicklow OnlyFans model appears on Tax Defaulters' list

A Co Wicklow OnlyFans model - and the company he owns - has appeared on Revenue's latest Tax Defaulters' list.

Business • 13 Mar

Shortages of staff and materials at suppliers caused a build-up in constructions companies backlogs of work in February

Employment in construction down in February

Employment fell in the construction sector last month, ending a five-month period of jobs growth, the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI report shows.

Business • 11 Mar

The centre received more than 1,500 social media disputes from people across the EU

Social media appeals body issues first decisions

A new social media appeals body has issued more than 150 decisions about content on Facebook and TikTok.

Ireland • 11 Mar

Many fans were left frustrated as dynamic pricing saw large jumps in prices for Oasis tickets

Ticketmaster and Eir prompted most complaints to CCPC

Ticketmaster and Eir were the companies which prompted the most complaints to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's consumer helpline last year, new figures have revealed.

Ireland • 11 Mar

Micheál Martin meeting members of the public at a pop-up Gaeltacht event in Austin, Texas

Taoiseach highlights virtues of US-Ireland relationship

Companies operating in Ireland need to "hold the nerve" in the face of threatened US tariffs, the Taoiseach has told a major conference in Texas.

Ireland • 11 Mar

New research by the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland found the prevalence of scam communications is rising

More than 70% targeted by scam communications monthly

More than three quarters of Irish adults are being targeted with scam text messages, emails, phone calls or online content at least once a month.

Business • 10 Mar

There has been a 70% increase in the number of engineering graduates from UL and TUS in the past 7 years

2,000 students explore engineering at Shannon Airport

Jobs for engineers are among the hardest to fill roles in Ireland, according to recent data from hiring platform Indeed.

Business • 07 Mar

Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and Karen May, CFO of XOCEAN

VC investment in women-led startups hit €200m in 2024

Venture capital firms invested €200m in Irish, women-led start-ups last year, according to Pitchbook's 'Europe All In' analysis.

Business • 07 Mar

President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde

ECB cuts interest rates for sixth time since mid-2024

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates as expected and kept the door ajar to more.

Business • 07 Mar

Paschal Donohoe said Ireland was making the case with the Trump administration for trade that is mutually beneficial

Govt directly engaging with US, OECD on trade - Donohoe

The Government is engaging directly with both the Trump administration and the OECD regarding the possibility of a disruptive trade war, the Minister for Finance has said.

Politics • 06 Mar

Nike decided to put more emphasis on selling directly to consumers through its own shops and website - but that move has backfired

Sink or Kim: Why Nike wants to team up with a Kardashian

A short-sighted decision by Nike five years ago has opened the door to new rivals, and prompted it to recruit a new big name star in an attempt to regain growth, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Mar

Business Watch and Listen

Land, capital, labour issues hitting housing output: BPFI

Donohoe warns US tariffs could reduce Irish job growth

Trump 'likely' to proceed with further tariffs - Tánaiste

ESB profits down 19% due to lower wholesale energy prices

68% of settlements made through litigation - report

Irish businesses urged to lobby EU over tariffs

Lack of reciprocal drivers' licence exchange a 'barrier'

Central Bank reduces forecast for economic growth

Dairy farmers can 'no longer absorb' cost, raising prices

Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace by design

Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back

Tariffs 'would knock us out of US market' - gin producer

Will business in NI benefit in EU/US trade war?

'R' word at centre of investor worries

Wicklow OnlyFans model appears on Tax Defaulters' list

Employment in construction down in February

Social media appeals body issues first decisions

Ticketmaster and Eir prompted most complaints to CCPC

Taoiseach highlights virtues of US-Ireland relationship

More than 70% targeted by scam communications monthly

2,000 students explore engineering at Shannon Airport

VC investment in women-led startups hit €200m in 2024

ECB cuts interest rates for sixth time since mid-2024

Govt directly engaging with US, OECD on trade - Donohoe

Sink or Kim: Why Nike wants to team up with a Kardashian

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