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Ibec is forecasting GDP growth of 4.5% next year following a near 8% expansion this year - but the outcome is dependent on Brexit

Ibec optimistic on growth, but it all depends on Brexit

Business group Ibec is forecasting strong economic growth for the remainder of this year and next.

Business • 12 Nov 18

Despite some volatility this year, the markets are reflecting the fact that it's later in the cycle of growth, according to Bank of Ireland

Bull market has more road to run - Bank of Ireland

The bull run on stock markets has not run out of road yet, according to Bank of Ireland Investment Markets.

Business • 09 Nov 18

Director General of Engineers Ireland Caroline Spillane tells Adam Maguire that most engineering firms are seeing a skills shortage

Engineers Ireland seeing skills shortage

More than 6,000 new jobs are being planned by Engineers Ireland members next year, however the vast majority of firms are also seeing an ongoing skills shortage.

Business • 08 Nov 18

Maureen Gahan, foodservice specialist at Bord Bia, tells Adam Maguire that some city centres are reaching saturation point when it comes to convenience foods

Foodservice market to grow 6.1% to reach €8.2 billion

Ireland's food service market is set to grow by 6.1% this year, according to a new report by Bord Bia - with the industry in line to reach a value of €8.2 billion.

Business • 07 Nov 18

Chris Mazzei, Global Chief Analytics Officer and Head of Emerging Technology at EY, tells Adam Maguire that data analytics is suitable for all businesses

Skills shortage in data analytics - EY survey

Two thirds of businesses in Ireland plan to recruit more staff in the area of data analytics in the next year, yet 79% of organisations say they are experiencing difficulties in recruiting people with the requisite skills.

Business • 06 Nov 18

The chief executive of Limerick 2030, David Conway, tells Petula Martyn that the city is open for business

Limerick City seeing an economic resurgence

Limerick is experiencing an economic resurgence and the city is seeing record levels of inward investment, on the back of local authority's Limerick 2030 Plan.

Business • 05 Nov 18

Frank Conway says ideally we should be aiming for in excess of 46,000 mortgage drawdowns a year

Mortgage lending here at about 1988 levels

The numbers of people seeking approval to buy a home showed signs of 'flatlining' in September, according to the Banking and Payments Federation.

Business • 02 Nov 18

Research carried out Bibby Financial Services in its latest SME Confidence Tracker suggests almost nine out of ten smaller companies feel they should be getting more help to deal with Brexit

SMEs call on Govt for more support to deal with Brexit

Small and medium-sized businesses are calling on Government to give them more support to fend off the challenges brought on by Brexit.

Business • 01 Nov 18

Marc Rafferty, one of the co-founders of Property Bridges, tells Aengus Cox that its loan rates are sustainable

New peer-to-peer property lending platform goes live

Ireland's first online peer-to-peer lending platform for property investors went live yesterday.

Business • 31 Oct 18

Bank of Ireland's Group Chief Economist Dr Loretta O'Sullivan said overall sentiment this month was 'fairly flat'

Is the Irish economy nearing full capacity?

Consumers were less optimistic in October with Brexit weighing on households, while business sentiment remained steady as companies prepare to scale up and give pay rises.

Business • 30 Oct 18

Daniel Mackey and Peter Coppinger named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018

Mackey & Coppinger named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year

The founders of Cork-based Teamwork.com, Daniel Mackey and Peter Coppinger, have been named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year.

Business • 26 Oct 18

Austin Hughes tells Petula Martyn that Brexit is the 'unclear and present danger' for Irish businesses

Business sentiment weakens on Brexit concerns

Irish business sentiment weakened notably in the third quarter of this year as the pace of output growth slowed and companies focused more and more on risks posed by Brexit.

Business • 25 Oct 18

Dr Karina Doorley says the new ESRI study found that gender differences were most pronounced during austerity budgets

Women's income more affected by budgetary policy

Changes to the tax and benefit system between 2008 and 2018 led to greater income reductions for women than for men, according to new research by the ESRI.

Business • 24 Oct 18

Ian Hampton, chief people and communications officer with Stena Line, says it's hard to plan for Brexit when the outcome is still unknown

Stena Line eyes Brexit outcome with caution

The largest ferry operator in the Irish Sea, Stena Line, has had "productive dialogue" with the British government seeking "as frictionless trade as possible" when the UK leaves the EU next year.

Business • 23 Oct 18

President of the Irish Tax Institute, Marie Bradley, said the new PAYA system is a very significant change for employers

200,000 employers prepare for payroll system changes

200,000 employers across Ireland have to get ready for the biggest change in Revenue's payroll reporting and compliance regime in almost 60 years.

Business • 22 Oct 18

The app generates a map through a web portal and from there draws on all of the locations of current Airbnb properties in Dublin

Airbnb usage-tracking app aims to tackle housing crisis

The prevalence of homeowners using AirBnb across Dublin to rent out their properties is very much in the spotlight amid the current housing crisis.

Business • 19 Oct 18

Floris Mreijin said the rise of fintech companies would put pressure on the banks to improve service levels

Bankers' oath driving culture change in Dutch banking

Culture in banking is one of the principal themes of this year's Banking and Payments Federation national conference.

Business • 18 Oct 18

Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise Ireland CEO, said companies are going to have to adjust to a new trading scenario and a longer transition period would be useful to put those changes in place

EI welcomes suggestion of a longer Brexit transition

The chief executive of Enterprise Ireland has welcomed suggestions that the Brexit transition period might be extended to give the UK reassurances about the so-called backstop arrangement.

Business • 17 Oct 18

The Credit Union topped the poll for the fourth year running

Credit Union tops customer experience poll

Social media and transport companies have fallen in the rankings in this year's survey of brands based on customer experience.

Business • 16 Oct 18

Davide Dattoli, CEO and founder of Talent Garden, tells Brian Finn the Talent Garden initiative works by putting all the best talents in digital together in the same space

Intel to develop AI incubator programme in Dublin

Intel has announced a partnership in Dublin with Europe's biggest co-working and digital innovation network.

Business • 15 Oct 18

Martin Dalby, CEO of Center Parcs UK, said the the company is confident it will attract 1,000 people in Co Longford

Center Parcs hold Midlands recruitment drive

Ireland's first Center Parcs forest holiday resort is starting a recruitment drive in the Midlands today and tomorrow.

Business • 15 Oct 18

John Finn, managing director of Treasury Solutions, tells Adam Maguire that traders focus is on the US

World markets react to US interest rate hike fears

World markets are concerned about company forecasts in the upcoming round of financial results, however interest rate increases are also having a massive impact.

Business • 11 Oct 18

Adam Maguire gets the lowdown on Budget 2019 at the KPMG Budget Breakfast briefing today

Views on Budget 2019 from the business world

KPMG are holding their annual Budget Breakfast briefing in Dublin's Mansion House this morning, which is being attended by over 800 people.

Business • 10 Oct 18

Budget 2019 looks set to be focused on people and services, according to EY's head of tax Kevin McLoughlin

Businesses urged to keep Budget expectations low

There has been lots of discussion around the VAT rate levied on the tourism industry in recent weeks - but there are plenty of other business-related taxes, charges and reliefs that could form part of Budget 2019.

Business • 09 Oct 18

Martha Stewart and Anne Finucane at the Global Forum in Dublin

Dublin event aims to help female entrepreneurs

This week Dublin plays host to the Global Ambassador's Programme - a joint initiative of Bank of America and US NGO Vital Voices aimed at female business leaders.

Business • 08 Oct 18

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