Mergers lead to sharp fall in number of credit unions across Ireland

The number of the member-owned lenders has fallen by 58 since 2019. There are now just…

Peter Foley steps down as CEO of LetsGetChecked

The founder of the one-time ‘unicorn’ firm, which has raised over €400m in funding, will remain…

AIB shares fall as deadline for €1.2bn deal to recoup taxpayer cash approaches

That deal now looks highly doubtful. Shareholders in AIB are due to vote on the proposal…

Intel delivers disappointing forecast ahead of job cuts to bring costs in line with smaller size

Second-quarter revenue will be between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, the company said in a statement…

Golfgate is now ‘more a curiosity than anything else’ as profits rise at Clifden Station House Hotel

Company director Frank Ford made his remark when commenting on new accounts showing that hotel operator…

Ardagh Metal Packaging sees shares soar 30pc after results rebound

The aluminium can maker beat estimates with an 11pc year-on-year increase in turnover in the first…

Huge surge in profits at popular Dublin pub thanks to the Taylor Swift effect

New accounts filed by the Barden family-owned O’Donoghues (Merrion Row) Ltd show that the business recorded…

Most people expect house values to keep rising and goods prices to increase over next five years

A majority expect the economies in both the Republic and Northern Ireland to be weaker over…

Ericsson bucks trend of slowing FDI, with €200m investment in Athlone facility to work on 5G

The announcement bucks the trend of slowing foreign direct investment (FDI) after the US presidential elections…

Markets rebound stalls as talk of easing tariffs on China cools yet again

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Photo: Getty A broad recovery across financial markets that began on…

Housing Minister set to appoint NAMA boss as new ‘fixer-in-chief’

Mr McDonagh’s name will likely be brought to Cabinet for approval in the coming days. The…

Intel to cut 20pc of global workforce as Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said speculation about possible layoffs is ‘very difficult’ for staff

Latest |  Intel to cut 20pc of global workforce as Government fears 1,000 Irish jobs may be…

‘Strong candidates still hold significant bargaining power’ – how to negotiate a pay rise in an uncertain economy

We asked three experts for their advice on how to ask for more money in unpredictable…

Euro’s surprise strength against the dollar has created a new set of challenges for Irish exporters

Growing currency gap reflects market belief in Eurozone US tariffs will significantly slow economic growth around…

Activist investor seeks Tirlán’s backing for its radical plan to split up Glanbia

Group’s share price is down 50pc since last year, triggering push by Clearway Capital Tirlán is…

Denis O’Brien gets 'largest ever payment to tribunal witness' of €5.8m from State Claims Agency for his Moriarty legal costs

Denis O’Brien. Photo: Getty Businessman Denis O’Brien has received €5.8m from the State Claims Agency for…

SuperValu customers to get groceries delivered in under 40 minutes with new Uber Eats partnership

Kevin Grace, Head of Sales at Musgrave Operating Partners Ireland and Leanne Purcell, General Manager, Uber…

New Paddy Doherty projects will increase his hospitality investment to €13m

McGrory’s Hotel in Inishowen, Co Donegal, has 17 bedrooms Entrepreneur Paddy Doherty has announced plans to…

Insurers slashing health plan benefits at same time as they push through huge premium hikes

New disturbing trend emerges in health insurance Insurers are slashing the benefits on health plans at…

EU slaps new fines on Apple and Meta for competition breaches

The iPhone (Photo: Apple) ©Associated Press Today at 11:56 European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta…

Central Bank sparkles as State’s gold reserve hits record, surpassing €1bn

Market volatility in face of Donald Trump’s policies and attack on Fed sees a ‘flight to…

The missing billions – why aren’t Irish and European savers investing their money?

We’re diligent in saving, but wary when it comes to making the most of our hard-earned…