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Morning business news - Tuesday 30 September

There has been a notable improvement in sentiment in the tourism sector, according to Fáilte Ireland's latest tourism barometer.

Business • 30 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 26

A new study by Barclays estimates that online shopping is expected to grow by almost a third in the next four years.

Business • 26 Sep 14

Morning business news with Emma McNamara

Morning business news - September 25

A report out this morning says that as the Irish jobs market improves there is a higher demand for skilled labour, but there is what it calls a "talent mismatch" in high-skilled industries.

Business • 25 Sep 14

Morning business news with Emma McNamara at the Ploughing Championships in Co Laois

Morning business news - September 24

To help small companies move to the next level and to supply more SuperValu stores near them, the retailer set up a Food Academy last November.

Business • 24 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 22

The tough choices on the Irish economy have already been made, but an editorial in today's Financial Times says early glimmers of optimism should not be mistaken for a return to the carefree days of easy growth.

Business • 22 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 19

A relief rally looked ready to take hold in the UK as Scottish voters opted to remain part of the United Kingdom overnight.

Business • 19 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 16

The latest trade confidence index from HSBC puts Ireland at the top of the list in Europe in trade terms.

Business • 16 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 15

Consumers here are generally optimistic about their prospects but remain cautious, according to the broad conclusion of a study of consumer shopping habits carried out by Retail Ireland.

Business • 15 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 12

The National Asset Management Agency indicated yesterday that it has eyed out sites that have the potential for the development of 25,000 housing units over the next six years or so.

Business • 12 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 11

Walsh Whiskey is today turning the sod on the site of what will be the biggest independent whiskey distillery in the country.

Business • 12 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 10

The proportion of people who say they are saving money regularly fell sharply in August according to the latest monthly Savings Index from Nationwide UK (Ireland).

Business • 10 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 9

Hotels group Dalata has reported strong growth in half year revenue, partly driven by the acquisition of new hotels.

Business • 09 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 8

Green Real Estate Investment Trust has reported a net profit for the year to the end of June of €43.1m.

Business • 08 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 5

Dublin-based Digit Game Studios has launched what is believed to be the biggest budget video game ever developed in Ireland.

Business • 05 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 4

Two major central banks have their monthly rates meetings today.

Business • 04 Sep 14

Morning Business News - September 3

Coca Cola has emerged again as the top brand here, according to an index compiled by Checkout magazine.

Business • 03 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 2

Recruitment specialists CPL Resources have reported record revenues and gross profits in its full year results.

Business • 02 Sep 14

Morning business news - September 1

Today marks the start of the traditional Autumn selling season in the commercial property market. I

Business • 01 Sep 14

Morning business news - August 22

At a time when companies across Europe are being hit by sanctions imposed by the Russian government, one company has managed to pull off something of a coup.

Business • 22 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 21

Global stock markets are creeping back up after recent geopolitical tensions took their toll on investor sentiment.

Business • 21 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 20

Nutrition and dairy ingredients group Glanbia has reported revenue up over 10% in the first half of the year to almost €1.8 billion.

Business • 20 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 19

Permanent TSB has reported an operating loss before exceptional items of €171m for the first half of its trading year.

Business • 19 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 18

The Central Bank claims that the average rate for new mortgage business at Irish banks is currently 3.15%. But Brendan Burgess of askaboutmoney.com says the average rate is closer to 4.5%.

Business • 18 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 15

Ireland has a well-earned reputation as a haven for technology start-ups and a host for marquee multinational e-commerce companies.

Business • 15 Aug 14

Morning business news - August 14

More than four in ten consumers switched at least one product or service provider in the last year, according to a survey published by the National Consumer Agency.

Business • 14 Aug 14