The Bluey Bump: The kids cartoons that make billions Kids cartoons can be loved and loathed in equal measure – but when one becomes a big hit it can often transform into a billion … Business • 26 Jul
Mortgage activity slows but lending to FTB robust The volume of new mortgages drawn down by first-time buyers in the second three months of the year fell for the first time since the … Business • 26 Jul
Entrepreneurship course for people with disabilities Technological University Dublin designed and delivered a customised online course on entrepreneurship for people with disabilities in 2021. Business • 25 Jul
Ireland will not meet carbon targets, council warns Ireland will not meet its carbon budget targets for 2021 to 2025 or for 2026 to 2030, unless urgent action is taken. Climate • 25 Jul
Ryanair cautious on winter travel as Q1 profit soars Ryanair has today posted a €663m after-tax profit for the three months ending in June, far above pre-pandemic levels and an increase of almost 300% … Business • 24 Jul
EY predicts GDP growth to moderate to 4.8% this year Ireland's economy as measured by GDP is set to grow by 4.8% this year as the rate of expansion moderates, a new report by consultant's … Business • 24 Jul
LDA to buy private sites for affordable housing The Land Development Agency is seeking expressions of interest from landowners as it plans to purchase privately owned sites to build affordable housing. Business • 21 Jul
'Consumers feeling strengths as well as strains' The pressures facing Irish consumers are fading but are far from finished, according to the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index, which showed the mood among … Business • 21 Jul
'Embarrassment of riches' should be spent on housing The chief economist at stockbroker Goodbody said he supports a proposed new capital spending stabilisation fund for the country's "embarrassment of riches". Business • 20 Jul
Capital spending up 34% so far this year - Donohoe The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe said the Finance Minister is examining ways in which some corporate tax receipts could be used … Business • 11 Aug
Just a third of adults under 40 are homeowners - ESRI Ireland has one of the biggest gaps in home ownership between younger and older people in western Europe, a new study has found. Ireland • 20 Jul
Diageo to put the price of a pint up by another 4 cent Guinness owner Diageo is to increase the price it charges for draught beer for the second time this year. Business • 19 Jul
SuperValu, Centra stores cut emissions by 9% SuperValu and Centra stores have reduced their carbon emissions by 9% in the past year, according to the brands' owner Musgrave Group. Business • 19 Jul
Warning of businesses going bust if VAT rises to 13.5% Hairdressers and restaurant owners have warned that if the reduced 9% VAT rate increases back to 13.5% again as planned at the end of August, … Business • 18 Jul
Consumer mood improves but remain negative overall The public's view of the economy and their own finances has improved in recent months but remains negative overall, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland … Business • 18 Jul
Public trust in banks improves but remains negative Public trust in banks has continued to improve but attitudes towards the sector remain negative overall, according to the latest report from the Irish Banking … Business • 17 Jul
Fraud losses reached almost €85m last year - BPFI Almost €85m was defrauded from people in Ireland last year, according to new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland - an increase of 8.8% … Business • 14 Jul
Q1 Irish GDP slows by 2.8%, revised CSO figures show The Irish economy, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contracted by 2.8% in the first three months of the year, updated data from the … Business • 14 Jul
Call for direct air link between Dublin and Pittsburgh A delegation from Pennsylvania is seeking support for the establishment of a direct air link between Dublin and Pittsburgh. Business • 14 Jul
Tara Mines workers vote to accept terms during closure Workers at Tara Mines have voted to accept a deal brokered between unions and management around their terms and conditions during a temporary closure. Business • 13 Jul
Financial literacy: Life-long money habits set by age 7 Research shows that children as young as age three can develop an awareness of money, and by age seven, develop money habits for life. Business • 13 Jul
Infrastructure deficit is stifling opportunities - Ibec Ibec has warned that Ireland is currently losing out on business opportunities because of constraints in capacity in the economy, including around housing. Business • 13 Jul
Hiring rate of people with disabilities worst in Europe The average rate of employment for people with disabilities in Ireland is 32.5%, which is the worst in Europe, according to a report from the … Business • 12 Jul
New platform aimed at addressing skills gap launched A new platform aimed at addressing skills gaps in the workforce and wider economy is being launched today. Business • 12 Jul
Supporting firms to hire people who think differently Kevin Shannon works at SAP in the enterprise support department, delivering services for SAP customers and ensuring the systems run smoothly. Business • 11 Jul