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Irish executive appointed CEO of Canadian insurance giant
David Harney Irish businessman David Harney, who has been with Irish Life since 1986, has been…
Families turn to own brands and discount stores to make grocery budget go further
A typical household is spending about €2,000 more a year on groceries than they were in…
Solar energy company UrbanVolt agrees €40m debt facility with HSBC
The Dublin firm, which operates a ‘solar as a service’ business model for commercial and industrial…
Workman’s Club Ltd applies for examinership
The company is part of the former Press Up group, which was renameds Eclective Hospitality Group…
Artist tax exemption: who’s eligible, how do you apply and when is the deadline?
The tax break can significantly increase an artist’s income, but it’s important to understand the criteria…
Commercial state CEOs get better pensions and holidays than private sector
Bosses are in line for pay increases following review Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers. Photo: Brian…
AIB cuts non-green mortgage rates but ‘has a long way to go to compete in market’, expert says
Move will help bank attract customers buying second-hand homes with lower energy ratings It is reducing…
AIB shareholders vote in favour of buying back shares from the State
In a vote taken at its annual general meeting at AIB’s headquarters on Molesworth Street, 97.24pc…
DAA profits surge to €395m despite Dublin Airport cap
Revenue at the group rose 9pc to €1.1bn in 2024, newly-published results show. Its earnings before…
Prolonged Tara Mines closure led to €91m loss last year
Owned by Swedish giant Boliden, it is one of the largest zinc mines in the world…
AerCap raises guidance as profits rise at Dublin-based aircraft leasing company
Gus Kelly-run lessor also launches $500m share buyback AerCap’s customers include Aer Lingus. Photo: John Mulligan…
Samsung executives warn of trade uncertainty as demand for chips softens
Executives at the chips-to-smartphones titan warned of heightened uncertainty for the rest of the year stemming…
Dublin flats sell at discounts to market prices
Beechwood Court Stillorgan Liberty Corner, Dublin 1 Two tranches of Dublin apartments sold at a BidX1…
OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT too flattering and ‘annoying’
Firm said chatbot’s personality was too sycophantic and ‘annoying’ Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI OpenAI rolled…
AI has serious sustainability issues – how can business help to pay the environmental price?
Artificial intelligence devours energy, so can companies do anything to lessen the damage that it is…
Over 700 outstanding tax appeals totalling €750m are yet to be decided on by Revenue
Tax officials say complexity of legal issues shows the impact of EU rules and treaties The…
‘We had one million views and more sales in one day than we had in seven years’ – how TikTok is helping small businesses thrive online
Nancy Costello with Belle Brush products After pooling together €7,500 from their hair-extension business in Galway,…
Food prices continue to rise, putting pressure on household budgets
The “flash” estimate of inflation used across the European Union was 2pc in this country in…
Two out of three staff at AirNav Ireland earn over €100,000
The 2024 annual report for AirNav Ireland shows that 418 of the 642-strong workforce earned over…
Loyola Group to sell leading south Dublin pub for over €7m
Agent BDM Property is guiding €7.25m for its sale, which comes as Loyola pivots away from…
Quinn Insurance liquidation costs hit €800,000 just two years after High Court ordered winding up
The beneficiaries include law firm McCann Fitzgerald, financial services firm Grant Thornton and the liquidator Damien…