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# Internet
Dublin's Cubic Telecom has got a huge funding boost from Audi and other backers
The €40 million investment will be used to recruit more engineering staff and expand overseas.
# media and arts
INM wants Google and Facebook to pay for news
Group chairman Leslie Buckley said traditional publishers should ‘demand payment’ from the online duopoly.
Voices
The future of retail is Amazon vs everyone - here's how Irish firms can still compete
The mass migration of in-store shopping online has only just begun.
# Internet
Limerick's billionaire Collison brothers have made Fortune's famed 40 under 40 list
The pair joined Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for the latest instalment.
# accounts removed
White nationalist extremism being blocked from online social networks
Online chat rooms were used to help organise the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
# enet
'We're under pressure after being valued at €200m. You hardly sleep at night'
Conal Henry is in charge at Limerick-based Enet, which was bought by a state-backed fund.
# Internet
'We're under pressure after being valued at €200m. You hardly sleep at night'
Conal Henry is in charge at Limerick-based Enet, which was bought by a state-backed fund.
# Internet
Why Stripe's billionaire Irish founder has a clock counting down how long he has to live
Limerick native Patrick Collison set up the US company with his brother John.
# Flutter
US fantasy sports giant DraftKings is planning to launch in Ireland this year
The Boston-headquartered firm has already met with government officials.
# Sports
US fantasy sports giant DraftKings is planning to launch in Ireland this year
The Boston-headquartered firm has already met with government officials.
# Patrick Collison
Why Stripe's billionaire Irish founder has a clock counting down how long he has to live
Limerick native Patrick Collison set up the US company with his brother John.
# Internet
Why Stripe's billionaire Irish founder has a clock counting down how long he has to live
Limerick native Patrick Collison set up the US company with his brother John.
# nova broadband
'I wondered for years if I was right to leave Sydney to start a company in Cork'
As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Nova Broadband.
# Internet
Limerick's Enet is worth up to €200m after a US millionaire and state-backed fund team up
The Irish Infrastructure Fund is buying a majority stake in the wholesale broadband business.
# Internet
'I wondered for years if I was right to leave Sydney to start a company in Cork'
As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Nova Broadband.
# Courts
Chief Justice says courts may need to restrict social media use during trials
Susan Denham said there are issues to address in order to protect the right to a fair trial in this era of social media.
Voices
'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
# alpha bay
'Just a taste of what is to come': Worldwide operation shuts down two huge 'dark web' markets
Underground websites AlphaBay and Hansa Market had tens of thousands of sellers.
Voices
'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
# Internet
The gatekeeper of Ireland's '.ie' domain lost over €100,000 last year
However, the IE Domain Registry is confident that it’s in a “solid” financial position.
Voices
'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
# bakenet
Two Italian tech developers with a sweet tooth have launched Ireland's 'Just Eat for cakes'
Online marketplace Bakenet started taking orders last month.
# Financial Services
Insurance broker 123.ie shed 60 staff last year on the way to a €9m profit
The firm is planning to pay out a major dividend to its parent company, RSA.
# Aquila
After a few glitches, Facebook is confident its drones will provide internet to 4 billion people
Around 4 billion people across the world don’t have internet access.
# food and drink
Two Italian tech developers with a sweet tooth have launched Ireland's 'Just Eat for cakes'
Online marketplace Bakenet started taking orders last month.
# Internet
'It's going nowhere' – Naughten says the National Broadband Plan faces further delays
The project has been marred by setbacks since it was first launched in 2012.
Voices
‘I had no income for two years – I couldn't do that to myself or my family again’
This scientific researcher learned some tough lessons while trying to launch his fantasy sports company.
# Internet
The EU competition watchdog has slapped Google with a record fine
The internet giant has been ordered to cough up €2.4bn.
# Software
Forget the Brexit blues, opening a base in London was an 'easy decision' for Intercom
The San Francisco-based firm expects its new office to be open this autumn.
# Transport
'We own the future of travel – nobody is going to get remotely bloody close to us'
Michael O’Leary claims Ryanair will ‘eliminate’ Booking.com in the next 10 years.
# building and property
These are the firms flying and falling on the list of Ireland's biggest companies
Building group CRH led the pack, while Ryanair jumped up the ranks.
# Internet
The curious case of Paddy Cosgrave's missing chickens and the fight against corruption
The Web Summit boss had a lot to get off his chest at a press conference today.
Voices
'We're still feeling the effects of customers going bust, just walking away and stinging us'
After decades in business, this horticulturist shares what he has learned from surviving the tough times.
# roam like home
Going on holiday? Roaming charges are abolished from today
“Eliminating roaming charges is one of the greatest and most tangible successes of the EU,” EU leaders said.
# Retail
Shoppers' in-store spending keeps sliding as bargain-hunters head online
Many consumers aren’t feeling any benefit from a stronger economy.
# Internet
Ticketmaster may start scoping out people's social media before allowing them to buy tickets
The firm currently sells tickets for around 8,000 events in Ireland every year.
# Internet
'It's time to move on': The chairman of Eir is set to step down
Padraig McManus said that he intends to resign from his role later this year.
# ComReg
Three telcos are in hot water over 'inappropriate' marketing slipped into contract docs
Vodafone, Eir and Sky all face possible fines from the communications watchdog.
# Policy
Three telcos are in hot water over 'inappropriate' marketing slipped into contract docs
Vodafone, Eir and Sky all face possible fines from the communications watchdog.
Voices
'The company was surviving, but after 10 years I'd already let go emotionally'
This founder spent a decade building his business and nearly sold it twice before closing the doors.