Farmers may access cheaper loans after EU decision Farmers and others involved in rural development are to be given access to cheaper and longer-term loans from the European Investment Bank after a new memorandum of understanding between the EU and the bank was launched in Brussels. News • 24 Mar 15
Farmers may access cheaper loans after EU decision Farmers and others involved in rural development are to be given access to cheaper and longer-term loans from the European Investment Bank after a new memorandum of understanding between the EU and the bank was launched in Brussels. News • 24 Mar 15
IDA plans to increase FDI by over 40% IDA Ireland says it plans to increase foreign direct investment in Ireland by over 40% over the next five years, creating 80,000 new jobs. News • 25 Feb 15
IDA plans to increase FDI by over 40% IDA Ireland says it plans to increase foreign direct investment in Ireland by over 40% over the next five years, creating 80,000 new jobs. News • 25 Feb 15
Snapchat funding round could value firm at $19bn Snapchat is reportedly looking to raise as much as $500m in a new funding round that would value the mobile messaging company at up to $19bn. Business • 18 Feb 15
Snapchat funding round could value firm at $19bn Snapchat is reportedly looking to raise as much as $500m in a new funding round that would value the mobile messaging company at up to $19bn. Business • 18 Feb 15
China to encourage overseas investment by firms China will simplify currency rules and step up credit support for firms investing overseas, the country’s cabinet has said. Business • 24 Dec 14
China to encourage overseas investment by firms China will simplify currency rules and step up credit support for firms investing overseas, the country’s cabinet has said. Business • 24 Dec 14
Kenny applies pressure on ECB over banking inquiry The Taoiseach has applied further pressure on the European Central Bank regarding its limited participation in Ireland's banking inquiry. News • 19 Dec 14
Kenny applies pressure on ECB over banking inquiry The Taoiseach has applied further pressure on the European Central Bank regarding its limited participation in Ireland's banking inquiry. News • 19 Dec 14
EU 'wasted millions' on airport investments The European Union has wasted tens of million of euro on out-of-the-way, underused airports, an auditors' report has said. Business • 16 Dec 14
EU 'wasted millions' on airport investments The European Union has wasted tens of million of euro on out-of-the-way, underused airports, an auditors' report has said. Business • 16 Dec 14
UK should leave European Union, reiterates Dyson Inventor James Dyson has reiterated he wants Britain to leave the European Union, as he pledged to spend £1 billion on research and development. Business • 21 Nov 14
UK should leave European Union, reiterates Dyson Inventor James Dyson has reiterated he wants Britain to leave the European Union, as he pledged to spend £1 billion on research and development. Business • 21 Nov 14
China data shows economy cooling further China's economy lost further momentum in October, with factory growth dipping and investment growth hitting a near 13-year low. Business • 13 Nov 14
China data shows economy cooling further China's economy lost further momentum in October, with factory growth dipping and investment growth hitting a near 13-year low. Business • 13 Nov 14
Facebook in Ireland 'for the longer term' The managing director of Facebook's Irish operations has said the company is here for the long term, with its acquisition of a new office building here showing it is happy with its continued investment in Ireland. Business • 03 Nov 14
Facebook in Ireland 'for the longer term' The managing director of Facebook's Irish operations has said the company is here for the long term, with its acquisition of a new office building here showing it is happy with its continued investment in Ireland. Business • 03 Nov 14
Belfast's DisplayNote secures €1.25m investment Belfast-based company DisplayNote, which specialises in presentation and collaboration software, has secured a €1.25m investment. Business • 20 Oct 14
Belfast's DisplayNote secures €1.25m investment Belfast-based company DisplayNote, which specialises in presentation and collaboration software, has secured a €1.25m investment. Business • 20 Oct 14
'Smart' baking company secures $2m in funding Irish start-up Drop has raised $2m in seed funding for its baking-focused products. Business • 14 Oct 14
'Smart' baking company secures $2m in funding Irish start-up Drop has raised $2m in seed funding for its baking-focused products. Business • 14 Oct 14
LinkedIn announces further Dublin investment The professional social network LinkedIn has announced plans for a significant further investment in Ireland. News • 09 Oct 14
LinkedIn announces further Dublin investment The professional social network LinkedIn has announced plans for a significant further investment in Ireland. News • 09 Oct 14
Dublin firm Swrve raise $10m in funding round Dublin marketing firm Swrve has raised $10m in funding following a Series B funding round. Business • 18 Sep 14
Dublin firm Swrve raise $10m in funding round Dublin marketing firm Swrve has raised $10m in funding following a Series B funding round. Business • 18 Sep 14
Snapchat investment values firm at $10bn: report US media has reported that Snapchat was valued at $10bn based on funding pumped into the start-up by a powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Business • 27 Aug 14
Snapchat investment values firm at $10bn: report US media has reported that Snapchat was valued at $10bn based on funding pumped into the start-up by a powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Business • 27 Aug 14
Viatel to invest €125m in major expansion Dublin headquartered telecommunications company Viatel is set to invest €125m in a major expansion. Business • 19 Aug 14
Viatel to invest €125m in major expansion Dublin headquartered telecommunications company Viatel is set to invest €125m in a major expansion. Business • 19 Aug 14
Enterprise Ireland-backed VC investment rises Investment firms backed by Enterprise Ireland invested €5m more last year than in 2012, according to the semi-State agency. Business • 18 Jul 14
Enterprise Ireland-backed VC investment rises Investment firms backed by Enterprise Ireland invested €5m more last year than in 2012, according to the semi-State agency. Business • 18 Jul 14
Food testing firm AltraTech gets €900k investment Co Clare-based AltraTech Ltd has secured a €900,000 investment to aid development of its food testing technology. Business • 17 Apr 14
Food testing firm AltraTech gets €900k investment Co Clare-based AltraTech Ltd has secured a €900,000 investment to aid development of its food testing technology. Business • 17 Apr 14
China's premier seeks to reassure markets China's Premier Li Keqiang sought to reassure jittery global investors that Beijing was ready to support the cooling economy. Business • 28 Mar 14
China's premier seeks to reassure markets China's Premier Li Keqiang sought to reassure jittery global investors that Beijing was ready to support the cooling economy. Business • 28 Mar 14
Tesco to accelerate turnaround plan in Britain Tesco has unveiled plans for £200 million of price cuts as it said it would open 150 convenience stores a year under plans to halt sliding sales in Britain. Business • 25 Feb 14
Tesco to accelerate turnaround plan in Britain Tesco has unveiled plans for £200 million of price cuts as it said it would open 150 convenience stores a year under plans to halt sliding sales in Britain. Business • 25 Feb 14
Irish firm Cleverbug raises €4.4m in funding Irish firm Cleverbug has raised more than €4.4 million in equity following a recent funding round. Business • 30 Jan 14
Irish firm Cleverbug raises €4.4m in funding Irish firm Cleverbug has raised more than €4.4 million in equity following a recent funding round. Business • 30 Jan 14
Aircoach invests €3m in ten new coaches Aircoach has announced a €3 million investment in ten new coaches, which will enter service from today. Business • 30 Jan 14
Aircoach invests €3m in ten new coaches Aircoach has announced a €3 million investment in ten new coaches, which will enter service from today. Business • 30 Jan 14
One51 in 'robust position' since restructuring The CEO of investment company One51 has said the firm is in a better position than it has been for a number of years following the implementation of a restructuring programme. Business • 27 Jan 14
One51 in 'robust position' since restructuring The CEO of investment company One51 has said the firm is in a better position than it has been for a number of years following the implementation of a restructuring programme. Business • 27 Jan 14
Warning over firm imitating US investment company The Central Bank has issued a warning in relation to an unauthorised company that is falsely using the name of US investment company BNY Mellon. Business • 24 Jan 14
Warning over firm imitating US investment company The Central Bank has issued a warning in relation to an unauthorised company that is falsely using the name of US investment company BNY Mellon. Business • 24 Jan 14
Pinterest secures funding valuing firm at $3.8bn Pinterest has won a $225 million round of equity funding that values the virtual scrapbooking website at $3.8 billion, the company has announced. Business • 24 Oct 13
Pinterest secures funding valuing firm at $3.8bn Pinterest has won a $225 million round of equity funding that values the virtual scrapbooking website at $3.8 billion, the company has announced. Business • 24 Oct 13
€200m from lotto licence sale to fund new projects Half of the money raised from the sale of the National Lottery Licence is to be used to fund a number of building projects. Business • 15 Oct 13
€200m from lotto licence sale to fund new projects Half of the money raised from the sale of the National Lottery Licence is to be used to fund a number of building projects. Business • 15 Oct 13
