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Your crash course in... the latest EU court ruling against Facebook and how it polices content
The case ruled that the social network must remove ‘equivalent’ posts that have been deemed illegal.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 3:47 PM
Irish exporters worry as the WTO has cleared the US to impose $7.5 bn of EU tariffs
Industry groups are concerned that Ireland could be hit by tariffs that would have a ‘highly detrimental impact’.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 5:40 PM
Electric bike companies are calling for subsidies to get more Irish people on e-bikes
Retailers don’t want the government to focus solely on electric cars as an alternative mobility option.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 12:56 PM
Regional hubs could help close the disparity between rural and urban Ireland
A Vodafone report suggests hubs could generate €312 million for the regions.
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Oct 1st 2019, 6:14 PM
How Ireland's transport industry is planning to cope with Brexit
Plans have been put in place to ensure Ireland’s transport system doesn’t grind to a halt after October.
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Sep 25th 2019, 5:35 PM
Indian tech services giant Tata is eyeing up its entry into Irish government services
The company has been active here for nearly 20 years but wants to expand its presence.
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Sep 24th 2019, 5:00 PM
John Player says public health groups have their 'head in the sand' on vaping
The cigarette stalwart has been pushing its own e-cigarette products under the Blu brand.
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Sep 23rd 2019, 5:00 PM
E-scooter giant Lime has been on the charm offensive to get on Irish streets
The company is keen to launch scooter-sharing in Ireland but has no plans for bikes.
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Sep 20th 2019, 8:21 AM
From bikes to roast duck: The Irish businesses jumping at an incoming EU-Vietnam trade deal
Some see the agreement as a beacon of hope amid Brexit and the US-China trade war.
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Sep 20th 2019, 8:21 AM
Your crash course in... Apple's appeal against the EU's €13bn Irish tax case
The tech giant’s rebuttal against taxes in Ireland will be heard by judges on Tuesday.
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Sep 16th 2019, 5:00 PM
From bikes to roast duck: The Irish businesses jumping at an incoming EU-Vietnam trade deal
Some see the agreement as a beacon of hope amid Brexit and the US-China trade war.
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Sep 15th 2019, 1:00 AM
'Out of our control': How cross-border companies are trying to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Some businesses close to the border have already changed their supply base in recent months.
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Sep 13th 2019, 8:39 AM
E-scooter giant Lime has been on the charm offensive to get on Irish streets
The company is keen to launch scooter-sharing in Ireland but has no plans for bikes.
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Sep 13th 2019, 1:00 AM
The latest VC funding figures give mixed signals with numbers down but seed deals on the rise
An Irish Venture Capital Association report shows a growth in early-stage deals in the face of a wider drop.
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Sep 12th 2019, 1:00 AM
'Out of our control': How cross-border companies are trying to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Some businesses close to the border have already changed their supply base in recent months.
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Sep 7th 2019, 1:00 AM
The Brexit blues have hammered Irish service providers' confidence
AIB’s latest index shows the sector is growing, but at a slower pace than previous years.
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Sep 4th 2019, 1:00 AM
WhatsApp is growing its Irish team that engages with law enforcement
Analysts are responsible for checking requests made by authorities like An Garda Síochána.
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Aug 29th 2019, 1:49 PM
'Nailing your colours to the mast': Ireland still has just one B Corp, with others in the wings
Getting the sustainable seal of approval can be difficult and many Irish companies don’t know what it entails.
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Aug 29th 2019, 1:48 PM
'Nailing your colours to the mast': Ireland still has just one B Corp, with others in the wings
Getting the sustainable seal of approval can be difficult and many Irish companies don’t know what it entails.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 1:00 AM
WhatsApp is growing its Irish team that engages with law enforcement
Analysts are responsible for checking requests made by authorities like An Garda Síochána.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 3:00 PM
How Votechnik is helping recyclers dispose of LCD products faster and safer
In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out promising companies that are emerging from Ireland.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 9:38 AM
A 'distortion' in tax law has cost Ireland valuable business from conferences
Venues are at a ‘competitive disadvantage’ due to VAT rules, according to the industry.
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Aug 16th 2019, 1:00 AM
Ireland's electric vehicle future is facing a chicken-and-egg problem
Registrations of EVs have increased the last six months but charge points are playing catch up.
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Aug 15th 2019, 3:20 PM
Fraudsters are using real firms’ details to add 'an air of legitimacy' to financial service scams
The Central Bank recently issued warnings about unauthorised firms that “borrow” info.
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Aug 15th 2019, 1:56 PM
The State could get a Brexit silver lining with an FDI boost, but not enough to offset the downside
Moody’s says Ireland’s economy is in good shape but faces risks with Brexit, trade wars and tax changes.
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Aug 14th 2019, 1:30 PM
Ireland is lagging behind its European neighbours in devising an AI strategy
The EU attempted to align national plans this summer – but not everyone’s on track.
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Aug 5th 2019, 3:00 PM
Your crash course in... Ireland's economic uncertainty
The economy is at risk of overheating, but Brexit could yet pour cold water on its expansion.
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Jul 31st 2019, 1:00 AM
Irish exporters are facing a 'severe threat' as sterling slumps
Some businesses could already be suffering as the pound’s value drops on no-deal fears.
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Jul 30th 2019, 7:14 PM
Fewer firms have gone bust so far this year - but the effect of Brexit is still unknown
Voluntary liquidation remains the most common avenue for struggling companies.
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Jul 25th 2019, 12:10 PM
Here are some key dates for your Brexit calendar
Keep an eraser handy – some pundits already think Boris Johnson won’t pull it off till 2020.
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Jul 24th 2019, 12:46 PM
France is introducing a new digital tax on tech companies - so what impact will that have in Ireland?
Some of the world’s biggest tech giants, including Google and Facebook, have headquarters here.
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Jul 21st 2019, 5:00 PM
Free Now told the government 'night mayors' could make it easier for clubbers to get cabs
The company formerly called Mytaxi urged the Culture Minister to bring the concept to Dublin.
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Jul 18th 2019, 4:20 PM
Your crash course in... France's digital services tax and the impact on Ireland
The Macron government’s 3% levy has also drawn scorn from the Trump administration.
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Jul 18th 2019, 4:18 PM
Upfront rent and relocation services - how tech companies are winning talent as rents keep rising
Ireland’s recruitment and tech experts weigh in on how to attract the best staff to Dublin.
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Jul 18th 2019, 4:12 PM
Your crash course in... France's digital services tax and the impact on Ireland
The Macron government’s 3% levy has also drawn scorn from the Trump administration.
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Jul 18th 2019, 1:00 PM
Free Now told the government 'night mayors' could make it easier for clubbers to get cabs
The company formerly called Mytaxi urged the Culture Minister to bring the concept to Dublin.
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Jul 11th 2019, 3:34 PM
Irish retailers could have an opportunity to compete with British online shops thanks to Brexit
Industry experts weigh in on how SMEs can win back sales as tariffs and exports on UK goods loom.
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Jul 11th 2019, 11:30 AM
Ireland's beef with Mercosur - how the deal is adding to the struggles of the Irish farmer
Beef farmers are worried that they could be a pawn in a bigger trade game.
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Jul 11th 2019, 11:24 AM
Irish retailers could have an opportunity to compete with British online shops thanks to Brexit
Industry experts weigh in on how SMEs can win back sales as tariffs and exports on UK goods loom.
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Jul 10th 2019, 5:07 PM
Your crash course in... Ireland's exercise in damage limitation as it prepares for a no-deal Brexit
Amid political uncertainty in London, the State is bracing itself for the worst-case scenario.
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Jul 9th 2019, 7:39 PM
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