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Union bosses have written to the government to call out 'clear hypocrisy from a state beneficiary'
The letter relates to a recent Labour Court dispute over redundancy packages offered by Capita.
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Dec 14th 2017, 4:39 PM
A warehouse manager fired for leaving work to help his 'trapped wife' has been awarded €20k
The man’s spouse was stuck in a hostile situation with young men carrying weapons.
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Dec 13th 2017, 4:38 PM
A warehouse manager fired for leaving work to help his 'trapped wife' has been awarded €20k
The man’s spouse was stuck in a hostile situation with young men carrying weapons.
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Dec 13th 2017, 4:25 PM
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's rejigged tax model
Potential long-term changes could have a major impact on how Ireland attracts foreign investment.
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Dec 13th 2017, 11:50 AM
'Seas of steel' and 'hell on Earth': Why dozens of solar farms are in planning limbo
Locals have appealed 27 projects to the national planning board in the past year.
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Dec 10th 2017, 6:00 AM
'A victory for common sense': New rules clear the way for dogs in cafés and pubs
A business group supported by Google campaigned for the changed guidelines.
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Dec 9th 2017, 4:00 PM
'A victory for common sense': New rules clear the way for dogs in cafés and pubs
A business group supported by Google campaigned for the changed guidelines.
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Dec 7th 2017, 2:26 PM
Zero-hour contracts will be outlawed in most cases under new laws
A bill aims to tackle the casualisation of work in Ireland.
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Dec 6th 2017, 9:16 AM
Veteran broadcaster Tom McGurk was hit with a tax bill of €75,000
Horse trainers and hospital consultants were also named on Revenue’s latest defaulters list.
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Dec 5th 2017, 5:11 PM
Apple has agreed to hand over €13bn in back taxes to Ireland
But the Government is still fighting the EU ruling that led to the payout.
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Dec 4th 2017, 5:05 PM
'It's damaging the image of the city': Galway's traffic could be costing it jobs
The western hub has been ranked as having the worst congestion in the country.
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Dec 3rd 2017, 6:30 AM
'A victory for common sense': New rules clear the way for dogs in cafés and pubs
A business group supported by Google campaigned for the changed guidelines.
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Dec 2nd 2017, 2:00 PM
The overdue Metro North is holding back plans for a 'civic space' at Stephen's Green
Dublin council still wants to finish the café-friendly plan – but it’s waiting for clarity on the long-delayed rail line.
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Dec 2nd 2017, 6:30 AM
'It's damaging the image of the city': Galway's traffic could be costing it jobs
The western hub has been ranked as having the worst congestion in the country.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:17 PM
The overdue Metro North is holding back plans for a 'civic space' at Stephen's Green
Dublin council still wants to finish the café-friendly plan – but it’s waiting for clarity on the long-delayed rail line.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:14 PM
The TV licence fee 'should be replaced' with a Revenue-enforced household charge
A report has suggested a number of changes to how the charge is collected and distributed.
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Nov 28th 2017, 4:02 PM
'A rigged system': Oxfam claims Ireland is a tax haven by EU standards
A new report claims the country fails to meet European criteria on fair taxation.
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Nov 28th 2017, 9:18 AM
Poll: Should Ireland introduce a land tax?
Economist David McWilliams has suggested such a levy would fix the housing crisis.
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Nov 27th 2017, 5:22 PM
Why bookies are fighting for laws that would see them face tougher regulation
A gambling bill has been gathering dust in Leinster House for years, but all sides say it’s needed now.
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Nov 27th 2017, 12:30 AM
The overdue Metro North is holding back plans for a 'civic space' at Stephen's Green
Dublin council still wants to finish the café-friendly plan – but it’s waiting for clarity on the long-delayed rail line.
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Nov 26th 2017, 12:15 PM
How officials stop tourists overrunning Ireland's 'golden geese' of attractions
Visitors are slowly being diverted away from some of the country’s most iconic monuments.
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Nov 26th 2017, 10:30 AM
'It's damaging the image of the city': Galway's traffic could be costing it jobs
The western hub has been ranked as having the worst congestion in the country.
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Nov 26th 2017, 6:00 AM
Locals stall plans from 'bad neighbours' Trinity College to rent student beds to tourists
The accommodation in Dartry can cater for up to 1,000 students.
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Nov 25th 2017, 9:00 PM
'We need high-quality public transport. Cork and Galway should get light rail'
Plans for how Ireland will be developed over the next two decades are already under fire.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:44 PM
How officials stop tourists overrunning Ireland's 'golden geese' of attractions
Visitors are slowly being diverted away from some of the country’s most iconic monuments.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:42 PM
Locals stall plans from 'bad neighbours' Trinity College to rent student beds to tourists
The accommodation in Dartry can cater for up to 1,000 students.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:39 PM
Ikea ordered to pay €35k to a man who hit his head on an advertising board
The accident occurred in the car park of the retailer’s Ballymun store.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 1:59 PM
Irish insurance brokers could soon be made to reveal their commissions
New rules would mean financial advisers will have to be more transparent with customers.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 12:19 PM
Dublin loses out on bid to host European Banking Authority after Paris picked out of hat
Another cruel loss for Ireland.
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Nov 20th 2017, 6:46 PM
How officials stop tourists overrunning Ireland's 'golden geese' of attractions
Visitors are slowly being diverted away from some of the country’s most iconic monuments.
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Nov 19th 2017, 2:00 PM
'We need high-quality public transport. Cork and Galway should get light rail'
Plans for how Ireland will be developed over the next two decades are already under fire.
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Nov 18th 2017, 6:00 AM
Locals stall plans from 'bad neighbours' Trinity College to rent student beds to tourists
The accommodation in Dartry can cater for up to 1,000 students.
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Nov 17th 2017, 1:01 AM
'There's a lesson to be learned': Push to reveal details of Sugarman bank probe
The Central Bank is being pressed to make public its investigation into Unicredit breaches.
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Nov 15th 2017, 5:37 PM
Retailers say they're being targeted with rates hikes to pay for discounts elsewhere
More than half of all stores in some regions will have to pay more next year.
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Nov 13th 2017, 6:00 AM
Here are the key leaks from the Paradise Papers - and why they matter
From Bono to Apple, scores of high-profile people and firms have had their offshore tax dealings exposed.
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Nov 11th 2017, 12:30 AM
New stats reveal Limerick has some of Ireland's most disadvantaged areas
New statistics show the city and county were among the hardest hit areas during the recession.
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Nov 9th 2017, 12:14 PM
An Ireland-based company is being probed over how it pushes anti-addiction drugs
There have been claims that Alkermes has been artificially boosting sales of its treatment.
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Nov 8th 2017, 6:00 PM
From Mrs Brown to Mr O'Brien: The Paradise Papers' Irish connections
A number of well-known faces have cropped up in the historical data leak.
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Nov 8th 2017, 3:28 PM
Bono says he's 'extremely distressed' by Paradise Papers leaks about his financial affairs
The U2 frontman joins the likes of tech giant Apple in having their tax affairs exposed in the documents.
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Nov 7th 2017, 9:25 AM
Clare wants to exploit its 'cool temperate climate' to become a data centre hub
The local council is calling on landowners to suggest potential sites for such facilities.
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Nov 6th 2017, 3:49 PM
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