Guaranteed Irish, the not-for-profit business membership organisation championing 550+ homegrown and international businesses in Ireland, expects employment among its members to increase by 4,151 in 2019, with 53% of members
Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, which is backed by Science Foundation Ireland, has been selected to participate in a €15 million European Commission cybersecurity research project. Lero researchers Dr
The Guinness Enterprise Centre has unveiled an ambitious development plan for its landmark building on Taylor’s Lane in Dublin 8. Planning permission for the €10 million redevelopment and expansion has
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €23 million in Irish start-ups in 2018 and supported a total of
The latest quarterly Consumer Market Monitor (CMM), published by the Marketing Institute of Ireland and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, shows slow but steady growth in Ireland’s residential property
EirGrid has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court to uphold planning approval for the southern section of the North South Interconnector. Planning approval for the project was granted by An
The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index for Q4 2018 reveals that 35% of SMEs in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and 40% in Northern Ireland (NI) that had planned to expand
€4.5 million in funding has been awarded to 38 research projects to support the commercialisation of government-funded research. 47 research positions will be supported through the awards, in areas such
Guaranteed Irish, the not-for-profit business membership organisation, has unveiled new figures which show that global revenues generated by its 550+ members grew to €26.2 billion in 2018, up €350 million
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan came into force on 1 February 2019. Businesses and consumers across Europe and in Japan can now take advantage of
Dublin Airport welcomed a total of 31.5 million passengers during 2018, setting a new record for the airport. Passenger numbers were up 6%, as the equivalent of more than five
“Manufacturing is incredibly important to our economy and we are going through a ‘Renaissance’. Our economy has been performing strongly and manufacturing is at the centre,” said Fergal O’Brien (pictured),
The Irish manufacturing sector employs over 250,000 people and accounts for 32% of Ireland’s GDP – significantly higher than the European average of 15% and Germany at 21%, according to
Fáilte Ireland – the National Tourism Development Authority – will invest €5 million to support the tourism sector as it prepares for Brexit. The announcement marks a significant ramping up of activities to
Cork Chamber of Commerce have launched their 200 year anniversary programme, with the announcement that the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will give the keynote speech at this year’s
215,207 people are now employed in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland, growing at 4.4% in 2018. This is the highest total employment in the 20-year history of the agency. Almost
IDA Ireland, which is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to the county, has announced that employment levels in its client companies have reached 229,057. FDI’s performance has exceeded
Dublin estate agents expect property values to rise by an average of 3.8% this year – less than half the increase predicted in 2018, according to the 2019 Sunday Times
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is supporting the introduction of renewable natural gas to the Irish transmission network with a revision to the Gas Safety Guidelines to incorporate
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has published their annual Energy in Ireland report. Energy in Ireland presents the latest national data and trends on energy use and renewable
IDA Ireland, in partnership with IT Sligo and Sligo County Council, have officially opened a new fast landing property solution. The establishment of IDA Ireland’s first fast landing service at
The Government has announced the results of the second round of the Regional Enterprise Development Fund, an open national competitive call to support regional projects, delivered for the Government through
The 2017 Research and Development Statistical Bulletin on R&D expenditure by businesses in Northern Ireland shows a 4 per cent rise on 2016, and 20 per cent on five years
Almost seven in ten (68%) Irish CEOs have said they have acted to mitigate against the potential impact of Brexit,
A major shift in Irish construction practices is urgently required to safeguard the sustainability of the sector into the future,
Creating a series of long-term tourism development plans for specific geographical locations, developing new festivals to lengthen the tourism season,
Genesys®, the global leader in omnichannel customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 200 new technology
Bausch Health Companies will invest to expand contact lens manufacturing capacity at its Bausch + Lomb sites in Waterford, Ireland
Executives around the world are cooling to the idea of investing internationally in the face of a rising trade tariff
One of the central pillars of Ireland’s economic model is under considerable threat with the re-issuing of Common Consolidated Corporate
These are good days for Ireland’s manufacturers as a resurgent economy driven by home-grown and foreign investment provide the biggest
Ireland’s nation brand continues to be one of the fastest-growing in the world, rising 26% in value year on year
The Managing Director of the Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) says increased investment in research and innovation by both
The latest figures on Government investment in research and development (R&D), published by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation,
Tourism performance throughout 2018 continues to be on a strong footing, according to the latest Fáilte Ireland Tourism Barometer. The
According to new SME research conducted by Bank of Ireland and Red C, 78% of Irish SMEs are confident in
The Government has announced an increase in funding in Budget 2019 totalling €950.2m (+9.1%) for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. This
The Government has welcomed survey findings that show 44% of businesses that are strongly impacted by Brexit have a plan
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched Local Economic Indicators 2018: Doing Business Locally. The annual report measures data
Strong growth is likely to persist in the Irish economy through 2018 and 2019. This is indicated by rising private
New research commissioned by specialist regeneration and property developer U+I shows that Dublin’s housing crisis is seriously hampering business’ efforts
Government must urgently address the needs of the labour market, if Ireland is to stay apace with the rapid digitalisation
Alchemy Technology Services has announced it is setting up a European Centre of Excellence in Londonderry. It will provide software
Danske Bank has chosen Londonderry as the location for a new Customer Protection Centre. The centre will create 67 new roles,
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD (pictured) has identified three key areas the Government is
Dublin Airport has welcomed American Airlines’ announcement that it is to operate a new Dublin-Dallas Fort Worth summer service from
Customs and Logistics is the single biggest Brexit challenge facing Irish business according to an Enterprise Ireland survey which took
The Central Bank of Ireland has published a Research Technical Paper. The paper, “Economic Migration and Business Cycles in a
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has called for the establishment of an EU-wide Brexit Mitigation Fund for industries and
Dublin has been selected to host the 2019 Global DIY Summit following a competitive process which included bids from a
A new report, produced by Teagasc economists, highlights the likely impact on the bottom line for Irish farming resulting from
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its third Quarterly Bulletin of 2018. The Bulletin examines recent trends in the
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland has announced up to
A Dublin City Council-owned site at Emmet Road in Inchicore, has been selected as the location for Dublin’s first major
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the latest National Accounts figures published by the CSO, which show
A new survey of employees conducted by Jobs.ie reveals employees’ strong desire for greater flexibility on when and where they
Glanbia Cheese, the joint venture business between Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods, plans to build a new, world-class mozzarella cheese
A far-reaching plan for the creation of the Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin has been launched. The proposal from
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