Pre-tax profits shoot up 437pc to almost €4m at Irish arm of H&M

H&M has expanded its footprint in Ireland. Photo: Getty Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of…

Screwfix makes €1.34m profit on record revenues in Ireland

Kingfisher runs the Screwfix brand (Rui Vieira/PA) The Irish arm of DIY home improvement retailer Screwfix…

Workvivo records €20.7m profit during ‘period of accelerated growth’

Workvivo CEO John Goulding with Zoom founder Eric Yuan The Cork-headquartered arm of employee experience software…

Ireland set to remain the ‘home state’ for Israeli bonds, Central Bank governor tells Dáil committee

Unless Israel asks for transfer, bonds will default to Ireland – as bank cannot ask them…

Apple shares hit record high amid iPhone demand boost

Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook holds the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (left) and iPhone Air…

Irish firms look to boost cyber-risk investment but are hesitant with AI, says PwC survey

Irish businesses are taking broader steps to strengthen security, with over a third re-evaluating critical infrastructure,…

Operating profits at company that runs Denis O’Brien-owned Galway hotel fall 30pc to €307,000

New accounts filed by Mr O’Brien’s Yelsea Ltd show that the hotel firm’s operating profits dropped…

Nualight profits jump to €4m as input costs fall sharply

The surge in profitability came despite revenue remaining almost static, at just under €14.1m in the…

Bank of Ireland hikes bill to compensate UK car loan customers to €400m

Bank of Ireland group chief executive Myles O’Grady Bank of Ireland shares rose on Monday even…

Any Other Business: Did Ben Dunne really organise the kidnapping of a ‘well-known entertainer’?

Ben Dunne. Photo: Steve Humphreys Did the late Ben Dunne have a well-known entertainer kidnapped, taken…

Irish-led seed start-up raised $60m from Larry Ellison fund

Wild Bioscience uses AI and precision plant breeding based on natural evolution, aiming to produce high-yielding…

‘Historic’ day for Waterford as council back €30m airport redevelopment deal

The identity of the private investor remains confidential at this stage, but it has been confirmed…

Pre-tax losses drop by over 34pc at Irish arm of gaming giant EA

Electronic Arts Ireland Ltd operates its Irish base in Galway and provides worldwide customer support and…

€680m-a-year of tax relief: The inside story of the greatest lobbying campaign in budget history

The campaign to make the once temporary 9pc Vat rate permanent will likely go down in…

Family firm that sold food truck business sued by buyer for €8.2m

Sweden’s Teqnion bought Reward Catering, in Co Wicklow, in 2022 The Swedish firm Teqnion bought the…

Whiskey plans of Texan oil billionaire and Trump funder come under fire from local residents

Texas oil man worth €7bn said distillery was just for friends Kelcy Warren’s ‘micro-distillery’ has been…

Saoirse Hanley: From salary expectations to understanding pensions, here are five financial lessons I wish we learnt at school

The Irish educational system is a great one, but there are some gaps in the areas…

How much do you need to earn to send your children to private school? Money experts weigh in

With the cost of private education in Ireland ranging from €4,000 to €11,000 per annum, it…

The week ahead in business: Presidential election to headline a busy week for events and data

The event, running since 2011, brings together entrepreneurs and business professionals for networking opportunities and practical…

Next ECB move ‘could be interest-rate hike or a cut’, says Austrian bank chief

Martin Kocher said the ECB will respond to the latest data. Photo: Getty Mark Schroers and…

Almost one in five National Lottery tickets now bought online

There were €855.7m worth of tickets sold last year, according to the just-published annual report of…

Dear Vicki: ‘What can Europe’s recent Ryder Cup success teach us about leadership and the importance of teamwork?’

Europe captain Luke Donald, right, and Shane Lowry after winning the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, New…