Special Reports

Ireland well behind schedule on emissions reduction targetsThe EPA has warned that urgent implementation of climate policies is needed to get Ireland's emissions reduction targets back on track

5G is 10 times more energy efficient than 4GThe basic features that distinguish 5G from its previous generations are faster speed, lower latency and more massive connections

High ESG performance now essential for businessEdel Corrigan looks at how the implementation of new reporting for ESG policies will impact business

Taking stock of the new rescue regimeSandra O’Connell runs the rule over SCARP - the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process

Destination Berlin: Bright lights ... big cityIf you are past clubbing age and not particularly young or edgy, there are still plenty of things to do in this

It’s party timeSandra O’Connell looks forward to the return of company Christmas celebrations

Growing, growing, gone: pros and cons of raising private equity for businessesPrivate-equity investments can allow businesses to grow but founders face having to give up a level of control

Vendor loans can be useful but should be a last resortVendor financing can give rise to certain tax considerations that also need to be carefully considered

Every SME should calculate a cashflow statementIt’s advisable to create a new cashflow plan every month or quarter and this will help better control cashflow

Hands-off investingChoppy economic waters can put people off taking financial risk

Riding the crypto roller coasterCryptocurrencies can offer greater returns and of course the opportunity for greater losses

Is property investing worth the hassle? Many landlords are exiting the market, but the question is why?

Ditching the dieselHow electric vehicles are taking over the market

How do we rate when it comes to public transport use?Dublin is doing pretty well when compared to other cities of similar size, but the rest of the country needs to catch up

Switching a company fleet to EVsIt can be tricky with cost implications so businesses need to do their research

Treat yourself to a big screen experience – discover Ireland’s most Hollywood-worthy locationsJo Kerrigan retraces the footsteps of giants on a trip through the Irish locations for globally respected artistic creations

Grubs up: Where hospitality industry experts spend their holidaysMel Mullan chats to Ireland’s top chefs and food experts about their tips for a tasteful break in Ireland

All-island event guide, your inspiration for autumnThomas Breathnach looks at a selection of events and activities to inspire your staycation breaks in the upcoming months

It can’t be a choice between affordability and sustainabilityRetailers also need to have accurate facts and figures to hand when it comes to the environmental impact of their products, as this is what consumers are demanding

How retail has changed foreverStores need to look ‘Instagramable’ and offer an ‘unforgettable experience’ as retail moves towards ‘omnichannel’ trading, say experts

Inflation poses challenges for retailersSector is also having problems finding staff, driving up competition for resources and costs

No size too small: Cybercriminals favouring smaller businesses in ransomware attacksWhile gold standard cyber defences may be beyond the reach of many SMEs, there are some simple steps they can take to protect themselves and deter criminals

A career in cybersecurityA third-level qualification in the fields of IT, networking, business information systems, law and technology or computer forensics is recommended

Open for negotiationIs it right in any circumstances to negotiate with cybercriminals and pay a ransom

Increased spending on R&D to support sustainable practicesIn Ireland this spending spans a wide range of sectors as sustainability becomes an important competitiveness differentiator

R&D grant funding comes with trade-offsNational and EU funding available for research, development and innovation comes with specific challenges

Ireland a leading force in medtech revolution Digital health market is forecast to exceed €300bn in value by 2024

Reading to babies and toddlersLooking through picture books helps children figure out their everyday world and prepares them for focusing on the more complex symbols of language

‘It’s not what you offer, it’s how you offer it’: How to deal with picky eatingPicky eating is the a normal developmental phase with up to 75 percent of parents dealing with it at some point

First steps: Fun-filled activities for tots and toddlers Swimming, soccer or yoga classes can give your child lifelong skills - and benefit parents too

Man and machine in partnershipExperts say there won’t be a dystopian future where robots take over

Fourth industrial revolution set to transform the way we liveArtificial intelligence set to restructure large sections of our economy and society in the coming years

Demystifying Artificial intelligenceScience fiction is littered with tales of intelligent machines but it could be decades before this type of AI becomes a reality

It could be 2024 or later before OECD corporate tax agreement is implementedEven though the detail remains unclear, experts urge businesses to begin considering implications of the agreement now

Ireland ‘a very special place to be’ when it comes to emerging techIrish businesses are already utilising emerging technologies and industry 5.0 as Ireland continues to be an attractive location for investment in this area

‘The two-way US-Ireland trade and investment relationship has never been so strong’Through Brexit, Covid and now Russia’s war on Ukraine, Ireland has remained a trusted partner for US business, says Catherine Duffy, American Chamber of Commerce president

What kind of accommodation is the best for couples?A key reason couples may choose a self-catering unit is because they want to bring their ‘lockdown puppies’

Self-catering versus the hotel experience? The choice for familiesFor families holidaying in Ireland this summer, there’s a huge choice of accommodation on offer to suit your budget and lifestyle

Fintech sector continues to grow with lots of courses on offer to help develop careersUCD, the National College of Ireland and Dublin Business School are among the third-levels providing master’s courses in fintech

The power is now in consumers’ handsThe modern consumer is hyper-connected to their phone, which means they’re very informed and their expectations are set for instant service and instant value,

Blockchain reshaping businesses worldwideOne of the most significant technology breakthroughs of the 21st century, Blockchain innovation is outpacing existing business models

What will offices look like in 2032?We ask five commentators about their vision for the office of the future

A whole new world (of work)How the work has changed since the pandemic and what the future holds

How supportive is your organisation?Turbulent times and a growing talent shortage means attracting but also retaining staff is a major challenge for organisations everywhere

Menopause and the workplaceSurvey finds women uncomfortable telling employer they are taking a day off due to menopausal symptoms

Women continuously tell us that they are ‘going mad’How the menopause can affect mental health and how to manage it

Put your symptoms on pauseNatural and supplementary remedies for the symptoms of menopause are becoming more widely used and available, but which ones will actually ease things for you?

‘The quality of life achievable in Limerick is second to none’Plans to make the city an even better place to live and work are well underway

Bright new future for Derry and StrabaneFourth-largest city poised to lure more people and jobs under major investment drive

High rise to combat high rents?Experts on how to combat the high cost of living in Dublin city

Building meaningful connections in the new world of workBlended working can provide an opportunity to socially connect with team-mates

Your employees are your best ambassadors – use their storiesTake a chance and use the workforce’s social media storytelling to promote your brand

A once in a lifetime opportunity to reimagine how we workAs the world opens up, how are tech companies returning to the office?

Soaring fuel prices a concern for the aviation industryWhat can the aviation industry do to combat rising fuel prices?

New class of investors entering aircraft lessor sectorMore private equity money and investor capital exploring resilient aviation sector

Less than half of aircraft now owned by airlinesThe benefits of leasing a plane outweigh the negatives