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Eir CEO-designate Oliver Loomes and outgoing CEO Carolan Lennon

Eir CEO Lennon to step down from top job

Eir chief executive Carolan Lennon is stepping down from her position after four years in the job.

Eir recorded 'significant' increases in usage and demand for its voice, data and mobile services over the Christmas period

50% increase in mobile data usage on Christmas - Eir

Telecoms company Eir said it recorded significant increases in usage and demand for its voice, data and mobile services over this year's Christmas period.

Business • 31 Dec 21

Big Tech's vulnerabilities were on display this year, from cyber attacks to accusations of wrong-doing in pursuit of profit

Big Tech's biggest weaknesses were on display in 2021

While 2020 was a year when tech's greatest strengths were on display, it was its weaknesses that came to the fore in 2021, writes Adam Maguire.

2021 in Review • 31 Dec 21

National Broadband Ireland is rolling out high speed broadband to over half a million premises across the country on behalf of the state

Comreg drops National Broadband Ireland pricing plans

Telecoms regulator Comreg has ditched pricing proposals that would have allowed National Broadband Ireland to use Eir's poles and ducts for the rollout of its high speed network at less than prices other telecom firms have to pay.

Business • 13 Dec 21

Eir said the new policies launched today are in addition to its surrogacy leave, adoptive leave and transgender policies that were introduced in 2016

Eir introduces fertility, menopause policies for staff

Telecoms company Eir has introduced of a number of new policies designed to assist employees at times when they may need additional support.

Business • 09 Dec 21

Carolan Lennon, the chief executive of Eir, said the company is investing in Ireland's future

Eir's quarterly results in line with expectations

Telecoms company Eir said its results for the quarter ending September 30 were in line with its expectations as it reported a rise in revenues and customer numbers.

Business • 24 Nov 21

Sinead O'Gorman, Managing Director, eir Customer Operations, Mai Quaid, Member of Age Friendly Ireland Older People's Council, Vicky Harris, Head of Programmes at Age Action, Catherine McGuigan, Chief Officer of Age Friendly Ireland

eir launches phone line to support older customers

Telecoms company eir has launched a dedicated phone line to provide support to older customers.

Business • 22 Nov 21

Martin Wells, managing director of eir evo, with Carolan Lennon, CEO of eir

eir Business rebrands as eir evo and adds 40 jobs

Telecoms company eir has announced 40 new jobs at its business arm, which is to be rebranded as eir evo following its acquisition of IT services firm Evros Technology Group.

Business • 03 Nov 21

The company said eir customers can also avail of 5G roaming in 22 countries

Eir to enable 5G on all mobile plans, at no extra cost

Telecoms company eir has said it will enable 5G on all its mobile plan from today, at no extra cost for customers.

Business • 01 Nov 21

CU tops customer experience list for 7th year running

Pharmacies and coffee companies have maintained their high rankings in the latest survey of brands based on customer experience in Ireland.

Business • 19 Oct 21

The telecom firm was launched by Meteor Mobile and is owned by Eir

GoMo hits 300,000 customers, two years after its launch

Mobile phone network GoMo has acquired more than 300,000 customers since its launch two years ago.

Business • 15 Oct 21

Since 2010, Synchro has been running more than 30 stores across the country for eir

Eir to bring retail outlet operations in-house

Telecoms company eir is planning to bring its retail outlet operations, which are currently outsourced to retail partner Synchro, in-house.

Business • 13 Oct 21

The build of the country's biggest 5G network began in October of 2019

Eir's 5G network available to 70% of the population

Eir said today that its 5G network is now available to more than 70% of the population of Ireland, across every county of the country.

Business • 05 Oct 21

Eir' chief executive Carolan Lennon says Ireland is on track to becoming one of the most fibre connected countries in the world

Eir's fourth quarter revenues rise by 10%

Eir has reported higher revenues and earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter to the end of June - in line with company expectations.

Business • 03 Sep 21

GoMo network fined over customer service problems

Mobile phone network GoMo has been fined €5,000 after an unprecedented surge in business led to delays in connecting new customers.

Business • 02 Sep 21

84% of the premises in the country will have access to gigabit fibre broadband

Eir expands Gigabit Fibre Network to 200,000 premises

Eir has announced a significant expansion of its Gigabit Fibre Network.

Business • 11 Aug 21

eir is currently investing €1bn in its networks

Some eir broadband and voice plan costs to rise 8%

Some customers of eir broadband and voice services are set to see the cost of their plans rise by an average of 8% from September.

Business • 07 Jul 21

Eir has confirmed that its sports channel is to cease broadcasting later this year following an in-depth review

Eir seeking up to 140 redundancies

Eir is opening a voluntary redundancy scheme that could see up to 140 staff leave the organisation.

Business • 01 Jun 21

The company said it a solution for homes and businesses that cannot yet access high speed wired broadband

Eir introduces 5G broadband

Eir has introduced 5G broadband, a wireless broadband connection that uses the mobile network signal to connect to the internet.

Business • 01 Jun 21

In a statement, Eir said the price is being increased to "maintain the service going forward"

Further price hike for eircom.net email service

Eir is set to increase the monthly charge for the eircom.net email service to €9.99 from the start of July.

Business • 28 May 21

Carolan Lennon, Eir's CEO, said the company had seen a 30% reduction in complaints for two quarters in a row

Eir's Q3 revenues dip 3% despite rise in customers

Eir said its broadband and mobile customer numbers grew in the three months to the end of March, with the increase in mobile customers driven by its low cost GoMo service.

Business • 20 May 21

Eir acquired Setanta Sports in 2015 and rebranded it to Eir Sport the following year

Eir Sport to cease broadcasting later this year

Eir Sport is to cease broadcasting later this year.

Business • 19 May 21

Eir said that over 800,000 premises across Ireland can now access superfast fibre broadband (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Eir fibre network now available in 79 towns & villages

Eir said today that its Gigabit Fibre Network is now available to customers in 79 towns and villages across Ireland, from Co Donegal to Co Kerry, as the network's expansion continues.

Business • 28 Apr 21