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Many Irish retailers think Brexit will do more damage to their business than the recession
That’s according to a new survey by business group Retail Excellence Ireland.
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Jul 25th 2017, 1:00 AM
Poll: Should private pensions be mandatory for all private-sector workers?
The Minister for Social Protection has been called on to develop an auto-enrolment system.
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Jul 24th 2017, 6:23 PM
Ryanair: 'Unfortunately, Brexit is in the hands of politicians who don't think rationally'
The airline’s chief marketing boss has lashed out at the UK government.
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Jul 24th 2017, 10:37 AM
'Our challenges will not disappear, they will intensify. We need to invest in Ireland now'
The country is straining under infrastructure problems, from housing to water, schools and hospitals.
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Jul 24th 2017, 9:15 AM
This is how the long-delayed Metro North could be sped up
Engineers Ireland say the route should be completed in stages to get the project moving.
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Jul 20th 2017, 2:49 PM
Michael O'Leary claims 'bureaucratic dither' is holding up Dublin Airport's new runway
Ryanair’s boss lashed out at the attorney-general’s office for delaying noise regulation rules.
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Jul 19th 2017, 12:55 PM
This is how the long-delayed Metro North could be sped up
Engineers Ireland say the route should be completed in stages to get the project moving.
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Jul 18th 2017, 3:01 PM
The minimum wage has been tipped to rise - and employers aren't happy
The Low Pay Commission signalled a small lift in Ireland’s base pay rate.
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Jul 18th 2017, 2:30 PM
Businesses have narrowly voted to keep Dublin Town after a divisive scrap over its future
But the group fighting the city centre-improvement scheme says it will ‘intensify’ its campaign.
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Jul 18th 2017, 11:33 AM
'Planning is taking much longer. Onshore wind farms have taken a hammering'
That’s according Bord na Móna’s CEO, who says the firm is working to get locals on board.
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Jul 17th 2017, 5:24 PM
Why Ireland needs better share incentives to help smaller firms keep their staff
The Minister for Finance recently said he planned to follow through on an improved SME scheme.
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Jul 16th 2017, 3:00 PM
Why Irish fishers are right to be worried about the UK taking back control of its waters
The UK’s decision to leave the EU could jeopardise two-fifths of the local industry.
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Jul 16th 2017, 6:01 AM
Poll: Do you think it's a good idea to hire a private firm to chase TV licence dodgers?
Ireland has one of the highest evasion rates in Europe.
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Jul 10th 2017, 6:01 PM
Fáilte Ireland is calling for 'a new perspective' on how to attract big-ticket sporting events
The state agency wants outside help to come up with a 10-year strategy.
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Jul 8th 2017, 6:00 PM
Why Ryanair has gone to war with 'claim chasers'
The Irish airline has been hailing a court win against UK firms that specialise in flight delay claims.
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Jul 8th 2017, 7:40 AM
'It'll be better for patients': Generic drugs firms want a new price deal with the HSE
Last year, branded companies made an agreement they said would save the state millions.
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Jul 7th 2017, 1:00 AM
Another twist in the Dublin Town row as the 'no' side claims that ballot papers are missing
The city council says it posted them out two months ago ahead of a vote on the scheme’s future.
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Jul 6th 2017, 2:59 PM
Why Ryanair has gone to war with 'claim chasers'
The Irish airline has been hailing a court win against UK firms that specialise in flight delay claims.
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Jul 6th 2017, 2:24 PM
People working illegally in Ireland are most likely to be employed in takeaways
A new study has found that many illegal workers are students.
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Jul 6th 2017, 1:00 AM
Another twist in the Dublin Town row as the 'no' side claims that ballot papers are missing
The city council says it posted them out two months ago ahead of a vote on the scheme’s future.
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Jul 5th 2017, 3:34 PM
Irish retailers want more spot checks of dodgy markets
In its pre-budget submission, Retail Excellence Ireland also called for VAT to be cut by 3%.
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Jul 5th 2017, 11:34 AM
Motor insurance offices raided by the consumer watchdog in relation to alleged price-fixing
Insurance Ireland confirmed that its premises were also inspected by European officials.
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Jul 4th 2017, 2:35 PM
Poll: Should Ireland sell more of its bank shares this year?
MEP Brian Hayes says the government would generate €1 billion if it sold its stake in Bank of Ireland.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 5:22 PM
A major hotel due to replace a 'scourge' of Dublin's north side has been branded 'monolithic'
The former home of the motor tax office has been vacant for over a decade.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 5:00 PM
Why Ryanair has gone to war with 'claim chasers'
The Irish airline has been hailing a court win against UK firms that specialise in flight delay claims.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 6:00 AM
Ex-Department of Finance boss and Rubberbandits call for bold Limerick redesign
The #LiveableLimerick campaign wants big changes made to Limerick’s O’Connell Street.
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Jun 29th 2017, 6:28 PM
Dairygold's CEO: 'We can't get our heads around the thought of a hard Brexit'
Jim Woulfe said he has been trying to reassure the Irish company’s UK customers.
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Jun 29th 2017, 5:02 PM
A major hotel due to replace a 'scourge' of Dublin's north side has been branded 'monolithic'
The former home of the motor tax office has been vacant for over a decade.
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Jun 29th 2017, 3:29 PM
Irish people will soon be able to take a stake in local renewable energy projects
The government is developing a new support scheme to enable community ownership.
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Jun 29th 2017, 3:19 PM
Why Ryanair is right to worry about post-Brexit flyers being 'back on boats'
Michael O’Leary has a real point to make about UK-EU flight rights – but it’s a self-serving one.
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Jun 29th 2017, 3:11 PM
The claims and counterclaims at the heart of the bitter Dublin Town row
A group of businesses want to do away with the city improvement scheme.
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Jun 29th 2017, 6:45 AM
A major hotel due to replace a 'scourge' of Dublin's north side has been branded 'monolithic'
The former home of the motor tax office has been vacant for over a decade.
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Jun 29th 2017, 1:01 AM
The claims and counter-claims at the heart of the bitter Dublin Town row
A group of businesses want to do away with the city-improvement scheme.
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Jun 28th 2017, 4:00 PM
The EU competition watchdog has slapped Google with a record fine
The internet giant has been ordered to cough up €2.4bn.
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Jun 27th 2017, 11:27 AM
How Leo Varadkar's plan to 'ban' essential public sector workers from strikes could look
A similar scheme was recently introduced by the UK’s Tory government.
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Jun 26th 2017, 12:54 PM
Why Ryanair is right to worry about post-Brexit flyers being 'back on boats'
Michael O’Leary has a real point to make about UK-EU flight rights – but it’s a self-serving one.
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Jun 24th 2017, 6:00 PM
Irish people will soon be able to take a stake in local renewable energy projects
The government is developing a new support scheme to enable community ownership.
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Jun 24th 2017, 6:00 AM
After today's share sale, how close is AIB to repaying taxpayers for its bailout?
The bank took its first step towards a full return to private ownership today.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 2:21 PM
How a top commercial property boss would fix struggling Irish town centres
Enda Luddy, the head of CBRE Ireland, says strong shops should be clustered together.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 10:46 AM
'They're criminals': One business group wants to jail people who make false court claims
ISME says stricter perjury laws could combat the problem of fraudulent insurance cases.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 1:00 AM
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