EU accuses TikTok of creating 'addictive design' The European Commission has accused TikTok of creating an "addictive design" in its app which could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of minors and vulnerable adults. Europe • 06 Feb
EU accuses TikTok of creating 'addictive design' The European Commission has accused TikTok of creating an "addictive design" in its app which could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of minors and vulnerable adults. Europe • 06 Feb
Brazilian meat imports - what's the beef? Given much of the commentary around Brazilian beef imports into Ireland and the wider EU in recent times, people could be easily forgiven for thinking that any company buying in meat from the South American country to sell here is breaking the law or has done something they shouldn't. Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb
Brazilian meat imports - what's the beef? Given much of the commentary around Brazilian beef imports into Ireland and the wider EU in recent times, people could be easily forgiven for thinking that any company buying in meat from the South American country to sell here is breaking the law or has done something they shouldn't. Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb
140 jobs to go at Kostal in Limerick German car parts maker Kostal has announced 140 job cuts at its manufacturing site in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Business • 06 Feb
140 jobs to go at Kostal in Limerick German car parts maker Kostal has announced 140 job cuts at its manufacturing site in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Business • 06 Feb
Danone recalls further batches of infant formula Further batches of Danone's Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula have been recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide. Ireland • 06 Feb
Danone recalls further batches of infant formula Further batches of Danone's Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula have been recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide. Ireland • 06 Feb
What will Ireland do to keep children safer online? In this digital age, how will Ireland respond as more countries move to ban children from social media?, writes Brian O'Donovan. Analysis and Comment • 18 mins
What will Ireland do to keep children safer online? In this digital age, how will Ireland respond as more countries move to ban children from social media?, writes Brian O'Donovan. Analysis and Comment • 18 mins
Údarás na Gaeltachta reports sustained growth in 2025 Údarás na Gaeltachta has reported a year of "sustained growth" with 9,716 people employed across client companies and sales exceeding €1 billion for the second consecutive year. Regional • 06 Feb
Údarás na Gaeltachta reports sustained growth in 2025 Údarás na Gaeltachta has reported a year of "sustained growth" with 9,716 people employed across client companies and sales exceeding €1 billion for the second consecutive year. Regional • 06 Feb
EY expands offices in Cork to meet growing client demand The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has opened expanded offices for professional services company EY in Cork. Business • 06 Feb
EY expands offices in Cork to meet growing client demand The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has opened expanded offices for professional services company EY in Cork. Business • 06 Feb
Personal loans hit another record quarterly high - BPFI Personal loan activity including car, home improvement and green loans hit another record high last year, according to the latest figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Your Money • 06 Feb
Personal loans hit another record quarterly high - BPFI Personal loan activity including car, home improvement and green loans hit another record high last year, according to the latest figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Your Money • 06 Feb
Employers urged to develop extreme weather policy Companies should set out a clear plan for what happens in extreme weather events, according to a HR expert. Business • 06 Feb
Employers urged to develop extreme weather policy Companies should set out a clear plan for what happens in extreme weather events, according to a HR expert. Business • 06 Feb
Sales down for half of Irish bookshops over Christmas Bookshops across Ireland ended 2025 with a disappointing Christmas trading picture according to new survey data from the Booksellers Association. Business • 06 Feb
Sales down for half of Irish bookshops over Christmas Bookshops across Ireland ended 2025 with a disappointing Christmas trading picture according to new survey data from the Booksellers Association. Business • 06 Feb
Sacked Avoca chef tells WRC he made "genuine mistake" Avoca has been accused of going over the top by firing its head chef of 17 years after a company investigator decided he had "falsified" refrigeration records for two batches of curry. Business • 06 Feb
Sacked Avoca chef tells WRC he made "genuine mistake" Avoca has been accused of going over the top by firing its head chef of 17 years after a company investigator decided he had "falsified" refrigeration records for two batches of curry. Business • 06 Feb
State refugee contracts boost TIFCO profits to €22.6m The operation of State contracts to accommodate refugees helped pre-tax profits at the TIFCO group of hotels increase by 4% to €22.6m in 2024. Business • 06 Feb
State refugee contracts boost TIFCO profits to €22.6m The operation of State contracts to accommodate refugees helped pre-tax profits at the TIFCO group of hotels increase by 4% to €22.6m in 2024. Business • 06 Feb
Bitcoin rebounds after brushing $60,000 level Bitcoin bounced from a 16-month low today after testing the key $60,000 level, as a global rout in technology stocks that washed out risky bets across asset classes showed tentative signs of easing. Business • 06 Feb
Bitcoin rebounds after brushing $60,000 level Bitcoin bounced from a 16-month low today after testing the key $60,000 level, as a global rout in technology stocks that washed out risky bets across asset classes showed tentative signs of easing. Business • 06 Feb
New record as hotel transactions exceed €1.7 billion The Irish hotel market recorded its strongest year on record in 2025, according to a new report from property advisor, Savills Ireland. Business • 06 Feb
New record as hotel transactions exceed €1.7 billion The Irish hotel market recorded its strongest year on record in 2025, according to a new report from property advisor, Savills Ireland. Business • 06 Feb
Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan to close next year The Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan, Co Waterford has announced it will close its doors next year after three decades. Business • 06 Feb
Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan to close next year The Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan, Co Waterford has announced it will close its doors next year after three decades. Business • 06 Feb
Toyota names close ally of chairman Toyoda as next CEO Toyota Chief Executive Koji Sato will step down after just three years at the helm of the world's largest automaker, the company said today, to be replaced by chief financial officer Kenta Kon. Business • 06 Feb
Toyota names close ally of chairman Toyoda as next CEO Toyota Chief Executive Koji Sato will step down after just three years at the helm of the world's largest automaker, the company said today, to be replaced by chief financial officer Kenta Kon. Business • 06 Feb
Intel, AMD notify China customers of long waits for CPUs Intel and AMD have notified Chinese customers of supply shortages for server central processing units (CPUs), with Intel warning of delivery lead times of up to six months, people with knowledge of the delays said. Technology & Innovation • 06 Feb
Intel, AMD notify China customers of long waits for CPUs Intel and AMD have notified Chinese customers of supply shortages for server central processing units (CPUs), with Intel warning of delivery lead times of up to six months, people with knowledge of the delays said. Technology & Innovation • 06 Feb
Eventmaster buys iDonate to create expanded platform Irish fundraising, ticketing and membership platform Eventmaster, supported by investor BGF, has bought digital fundraising platform iDonate. Business • 06 Feb
Eventmaster buys iDonate to create expanded platform Irish fundraising, ticketing and membership platform Eventmaster, supported by investor BGF, has bought digital fundraising platform iDonate. Business • 06 Feb
Stellantis takes $26.5 billion writedown in EV pullback Stellantis announced €22.2 billion ($26.5 billion) of charges today as itscales back its electric-vehicle ambitions, hammering its shares as automakers pay the price of misjudging the switch to cleaner driving. Business • 06 Feb
Stellantis takes $26.5 billion writedown in EV pullback Stellantis announced €22.2 billion ($26.5 billion) of charges today as itscales back its electric-vehicle ambitions, hammering its shares as automakers pay the price of misjudging the switch to cleaner driving. Business • 06 Feb
Government spending up 5.1% in January Government spending rose 5.1% last month compared to January 2025 while taxes collected by the State increased by 0.6%. Business • 06 Feb
Government spending up 5.1% in January Government spending rose 5.1% last month compared to January 2025 while taxes collected by the State increased by 0.6%. Business • 06 Feb
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 06 Feb
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 06 Feb
Supply chain chaos becomes aviation's 'new norm' Years after the pandemic, the aviation industry is still struggling to recover from supply chain disruptions that have been exacerbated by record passenger demand and geopolitical challenges, executives and suppliers say. Business • 06 Feb
Supply chain chaos becomes aviation's 'new norm' Years after the pandemic, the aviation industry is still struggling to recover from supply chain disruptions that have been exacerbated by record passenger demand and geopolitical challenges, executives and suppliers say. Business • 06 Feb
Amazon shares slide, fans fears over AI returns Amazon shares dove more than 8 percent yesterday as the computing and retail titan reported strong sales but raised spending estimates. Business • 06 Feb
Amazon shares slide, fans fears over AI returns Amazon shares dove more than 8 percent yesterday as the computing and retail titan reported strong sales but raised spending estimates. Business • 06 Feb
US software stocks slammed on fears over AI disruption Shares of US software and data services companies extended their tumble for a seventh straight session yesterday as investors worried that fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools could upend the sector. Business • 06 Feb
US software stocks slammed on fears over AI disruption Shares of US software and data services companies extended their tumble for a seventh straight session yesterday as investors worried that fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools could upend the sector. Business • 06 Feb
