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Here's how proposed US tariffs could hit Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey could get dragged into a transatlantic trade dispute.
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.
Your crash course in ... how proposed US tariffs could hit Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey could get dragged into a transatlantic trade dispute.
Your crash course in ... how proposed US tariffs could hit Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey could get dragged into a transatlantic trade dispute.
Report calls on companies to implement a clearer strategy on innovation training
The Skillnet-commissioned study found that 69% of companies don’t have any programmes in place.
'A pattern of travel, a pattern of behaviour': How 'increased vigilance' by US border security is affecting Ireland
There has been ‘increased vigilance’ around travel from Ireland to the US of late.
Irish food companies are accelerating Brexit preparations as a no-deal 'cliff-edge' looms
Many companies are stockholding weeks worth of goods.
Uber's Jump still has Dublin in its sights for its electric bike sharing service
The company was unsuccessful in talks with officials last year but has plans for an Irish launch eventually.
Privacy champion Johnny Ryan is on a mission to clean up 'dirty adtech'
The chief policy officer at privacy-focused web browser Brave recently testified before US senators.
Irish food companies are accelerating Brexit preparations as a no-deal 'cliff-edge' looms
Many companies are stockholding weeks worth of goods.
Uber's Jump still has Dublin in its sights for its electric bike sharing service
The company was unsuccessful in talks with officials last year but has plans for an Irish launch eventually.
Your crash course in... Ireland's Summer Economic Statement
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe set out the deal or no-deal scenarios as Ireland braces for Brexit.
A group that briefs Louis Vuitton's owner on eco issues is writing a green tourism plan for Ireland
Brisbane-based EarthCheck has been enlisted to recommend measures for a State sustainability policy.
Recycling tech firm Eiravato is moving to Luxembourg after a slow take-up in Ireland
The company provides ‘circular economy’ software solutions to businesses.
Most businesses say their future will be shaped by AI - but they aren't investing in it
One of the Big Four says Ireland is falling behind when it comes to prepping for the artificial intelligence era.
Your crash course in... Ireland's move toward a green economy
Ireland isn’t on target to hit its carbon emission reduction targets.
Recycling tech firm Eiravato is moving to Luxembourg after a slow take-up in Ireland
The company provides ‘circular economy’ software solutions to businesses.
Your crash course in... parental leave
Here’s how businesses are changing their attitudes to parental leave.
Your crash course in... the circular economy
A breakdown of the opportunities and challenges for businesses heading towards the circular economy.
Facebook warned that ban on children's junk food ads could hurt marketing of Spotify playlists
The social media giant has lobbied against an amendment to data protection laws.
Your crash course in... the circular economy
A breakdown of the opportunities and challenges for businesses heading towards the circular economy.
Businesses hit a target for dropping dependency on UK exports two years ahead of schedule
Enterprise Ireland originally set the goal for 2020.
Facebook says a ban on junk food ads for children could hurt the marketing of Spotify playlists
The social media giant has lobbied against an amendment to data protection laws.
The colossal plane-leasing sector says it's still hurting from Ireland's tax-haven status in Brazil
Brazilian tax officials blacklisted the Republic more than two years ago.
Facebook says a ban on junk food ads for children could hurt the marketing of Spotify playlists
The social media giant has lobbied against an amendment to data protection laws.
The colossal plane-leasing sector says it's still hurting from Ireland's tax-haven status in Brazil
Brazilian tax officials blacklisted the Republic more than two years ago.
Voters must turn out to ensure our communities prosper in the face of enormous challenges
We must build and plan our urban environment to accommodate the changes that are to come.
The passport system is getting a reboot as officials grapple a Brexit-related spike in applications
The State is tendering a €13 million contract for provision of a system to help reduce processing times.
Poll: Do you still have faith in the State's broadband plan?
A decision on the project has been delayed. Again.
Shannon and Knock airports tried to reverse a block on post-Brexit duty-free
Lobby groups have pushed for the measure to be restored between Ireland and the UK.
How Cook Medical's new Irish manufacturing boss is navigating the evolving device landscape
The Limerick plant is leading the firm’s prep for the wave of new medical equipment regulations.
How Cook Medical's new Irish manufacturing boss is navigating the evolving device landscape
The Limerick plant is leading the firm’s prep for the wave of new medical equipment regulations.
AI startup Iconic is trying to improve translations of under-represented languages for EU bodies
The Dublin startup is part of a consortium that recently received €1.1 million in European Commission funding.
TenderScout changed its name to Orbidal to make it more US-friendly
The company opted to drop the ‘tender’ terminology as it moves into new markets.
Why it's time for Ireland's lawmakers to get a scoot on with e-scooters
Some officials think the tech is a ‘non-starter’. But workers are already speaking with their feet.
Startups champion Niamh Bushnell is leaving TechIreland to return to her 'first love'
She will be taking up a new role at voice tech startup SoapBox Labs.
With Dublin filling up, Kildare wants to be the Brexit stockpiling destination
The county is collating info on all the warehousing space available as the UK’s exit nears.
Poll: Should lawmakers ban e-scooters?
Dublin Chamber has called on officials to embrace the increasingly popular mode of transport.
Why it's time for Ireland's lawmakers to get a scoot on with e-scooters
Some officials think the tech is a ‘non-starter’. But workers are already speaking with their feet.
Poll: Is the EU right to ignore America's call for a Huawei ban?
The US has heavily lobbied Brussels to give the Chinese tech giant the cold shoulder on security grounds.