Shortage of builders a risk to housing construction The lack of skilled trades people could affect growth in the economy, according to the latest SME Monitor by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 03 Nov
4,500 termination notices issued by landlords in Q3 Landlords issued just over 4,500 notices of termination to tenants in the third quarter of 2023 following the phasing out of the no-fault eviction ban. Ireland • 02 Nov
Emerald boss says Dublin Airport cap must be increased Executive chairman of Emerald Airlines Conor McCarthy has said the delays to approving a larger passenger cap at Dublin Airport "make no sense whatsoever". Business • 02 Nov
Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum … Business • 02 Nov
ALDI will cut prices as conditions improve Retailer ALDI says it has seen notable changes in the habits of grocery shoppers, accelerated by record inflation levels. Business • 02 Nov
Salaries to remain flat in 2024 - Morgan McKinley A staggering 80% of Irish organisations encountered hiring challenges in 2023, creating difficulties in retaining existing employees. Business • 01 Nov
More energy price cuts a 'realistic prospect' in 2024 The Minister for Finance has said there needs to be further reductions in energy prices so consumers can feel the benefits of changes that have … Ireland • 01 Nov
Property market spooked by interest rate worries Rising interest rates and ongoing supply problems are having a particularly negative impact on property market sentiment, according to a survey by MyHome.ie. Business • 31 Oct
Holidaymakers warned about rise in online scam Holidaymakers are being warned about a new type of fraud aimed at those booking travel breaks. Business • 31 Oct
Star Power: The billion dollar business of endorsements Celebrity endorsements are hundreds of years old – but while they used to spark accusations of 'selling out', the age of the influencer seems to … Business • 27 Oct
Inflation rate estimated to have slowed to 3.6% - CSO According to the latest "flash" estimate of inflation from the Central Statistics Office, the annual rate in October slowed to 3.6%. Business • 27 Oct
New guidance on advertising for influencers New guidance for Irish influencers on how to clearly label ads on social media has been issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) … Business • 27 Oct
ECB breaks record streak of hikes as economy weakens The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected today, snapping an unprecedented streak of ten consecutive rate hikes, and maintained its guidance which … Business • 26 Oct
Davy puts climate bill at over €150bn by 2030 Davy estimates that at least €129 billion will be invested in dedicated energy transition measures in the Republic of Ireland to address climate change between … Business • 26 Oct
Four in five firms plan pay increases next year Around four in five businesses are planning on increasing pay for employees in 2024, with an average pay rise of 3.8%. Business • 25 Oct
School meals maker to add 240 jobs in Tipperary A company in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, which makes hot school meals for primary school children, is to take on an additional 240 employees to prepare … Regional • 24 Oct
Irish businesses fear AI-linked cyber attacks - survey More than half of Irish businesses expect Generative Artificial Intelligence to lead to catastrophic cyber attacks in the next 12 months, according to a new … Ireland • 23 Oct
Dublin office take up rate down 63% in third quarter The take up in Dublin office space dropped by 63% in the third quarter of this year compared to the same three months last year, … Business • 23 Oct
Average home rebuilding cost rose 12% over last year The average cost of rebuilding a house rose by 12% over the last year, new research has found. Business • 20 Oct
National Women's Enterprise Day takes place today Events marking the 17th National Women's Enterprise Day are taking place around the country today. Business • 19 Oct
Gender pay gap stood at 9.6% last year - CSO Men earned 9.6% more than women last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 18 Oct
Ireland's first gaming industry conference switches on Ireland's first gaming industry conference - Nexus - takes place in Dublin today. Business • 18 Oct
Circular Thinking: The economy-wide move to cut waste The circular economy is about making better use of the products and materials we already have but Ireland is way behind its European neighbours on … Business • 17 Oct
Chupi to open flagship store in Dublin Chupi Sweetman set up her own jewellery business 10 years ago and since then it has evolved into a luxury brand that sells in 70 … Business • 17 Oct
Directors not aware of scope of EU AI legislation The European Union is closer to introducing major laws to regulate artificial intelligence. Business • 16 Oct