Home energy upgrade applications up 186% Applications for individual home energy upgrades are up 186% in the first three months of the year, Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment Darragh O'Brien will tell the Government. Politics • 7 hrs
Home energy upgrade applications up 186% Applications for individual home energy upgrades are up 186% in the first three months of the year, Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment Darragh O'Brien will tell the Government. Politics • 7 hrs
UniCredit draws German ire with advice for Commerzbank UniCredit has prompted Berlin to restate its firm opposition to the Italian bank's pursuit of Commerzbank after the suitor laid out a strategy to improve the target's performance independently of any deal. Business • 10 hrs
UniCredit draws German ire with advice for Commerzbank UniCredit has prompted Berlin to restate its firm opposition to the Italian bank's pursuit of Commerzbank after the suitor laid out a strategy to improve the target's performance independently of any deal. Business • 10 hrs
Brown-Forman favours Pernod Ricard bid over Sazerac The family that controls Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman favours a potential sale to French distiller Pernod Ricard over a rival proposal from American spirits group Sazerac, a person familiar with the matter has told Reuters. Business • 10 hrs
Brown-Forman favours Pernod Ricard bid over Sazerac The family that controls Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman favours a potential sale to French distiller Pernod Ricard over a rival proposal from American spirits group Sazerac, a person familiar with the matter has told Reuters. Business • 10 hrs
German investor morale falls more than expected in April German investor morale fell significantly more than expected in April as businesses feel the economic consequences of the Iran war far beyond price increases, the ZEW economic research institute said today. Business • 10 hrs
German investor morale falls more than expected in April German investor morale fell significantly more than expected in April as businesses feel the economic consequences of the Iran war far beyond price increases, the ZEW economic research institute said today. Business • 10 hrs
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO in September Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down in September, handing the chief executive job to company veteran John Ternus. Business • 14 hrs
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO in September Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down in September, handing the chief executive job to company veteran John Ternus. Business • 14 hrs
Oil prices rise 5% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse Oil prices jumped more than 5% in trading today on fears that a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran could break down after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely halted. Business • 20 Apr
Oil prices rise 5% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse Oil prices jumped more than 5% in trading today on fears that a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran could break down after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely halted. Business • 20 Apr
Call for new system to reduce uninsured vehicles on roads The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) is calling for the introduction of a new system to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads. Ireland • 20 Apr
Call for new system to reduce uninsured vehicles on roads The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) is calling for the introduction of a new system to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads. Ireland • 20 Apr
BoI staff warned on meeting minimum in-person attendance Hybrid workers in Bank of Ireland have received a warning from management over meeting the minimum number of in-person attendance days. Business • 11 hrs
BoI staff warned on meeting minimum in-person attendance Hybrid workers in Bank of Ireland have received a warning from management over meeting the minimum number of in-person attendance days. Business • 11 hrs
YouTube announces new screen time limits for teens YouTube has announced a new control feature that allows parents to set a time limit or turn off the YouTube Shorts feed completely within a supervised account. Business • 20 Apr
YouTube announces new screen time limits for teens YouTube has announced a new control feature that allows parents to set a time limit or turn off the YouTube Shorts feed completely within a supervised account. Business • 20 Apr
Further planned job cuts at PayPal's Irish operation Payments company PayPal has informed the Government of plans to cut more jobs at its Irish operation. Business • 20 Apr
Further planned job cuts at PayPal's Irish operation Payments company PayPal has informed the Government of plans to cut more jobs at its Irish operation. Business • 20 Apr
EV sales soar in main European markets Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. Business • 20 Apr
EV sales soar in main European markets Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. Business • 20 Apr
EGM expected to finalise takeover of Waterford Airport An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the current Waterford Airport company is expected to finalise the takeover of the airport by US oil billionaire Kelcy Warren. Regional • 20 Apr
EGM expected to finalise takeover of Waterford Airport An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the current Waterford Airport company is expected to finalise the takeover of the airport by US oil billionaire Kelcy Warren. Regional • 20 Apr
Protest at Bord Bia offices cost taxpayer about €220,000 A farmers' protest and sit-in at the headquarters of Bord Bia cost the taxpayer an estimated €220,000. Business • 20 Apr
Protest at Bord Bia offices cost taxpayer about €220,000 A farmers' protest and sit-in at the headquarters of Bord Bia cost the taxpayer an estimated €220,000. Business • 20 Apr
Travel agents advise to book holiday now rather than wait "There is anxiety, but no panic yet" amongst airlines, according to the CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association Clare Dunne. Business • 12 hrs
Travel agents advise to book holiday now rather than wait "There is anxiety, but no panic yet" amongst airlines, according to the CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association Clare Dunne. Business • 12 hrs
Applegreen set to launch Taco Bell in Northern Ireland Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen said it plans to open Northern Ireland's first Taco Bell Mexican-inspired restaurant after a successful partnership with the US-based company across Ireland and the UK. Business • 20 Apr
Applegreen set to launch Taco Bell in Northern Ireland Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen said it plans to open Northern Ireland's first Taco Bell Mexican-inspired restaurant after a successful partnership with the US-based company across Ireland and the UK. Business • 20 Apr
