Semi-state CEOs: What do they earn and should they be paid more?
New Government structures mean many heads of commercial State companies will seek pay packet increase following review
David McRedmond
John Rocha loses his calm in Killiney as he objects to ‘Trojan horse’ development
Plus: Olivia O’Leary wants to save the snails; An Post chief accuses WHO of anti-Irish message; and Ryanair enters the culture wars in Germany
Price of a postage stamp to increase by 25c to €1.65
An Post says latest hike compares favourably to Denmark where the price of a stamp is €5.23
Irish civil servants pore over a US right-wing roadmap so radical even Trump seems wary
Plus: Stripe lets fluffy ducks break the bad news to 300 sacked staff; domicile levy fails to sweat Ireland’s richest; and An Post chief shows Royal Mail who’s boss
‘You can’t cook to save your lives’ and other quotes of the year
Planet Business: Pivots, experiments and the beauty of everyday life all feature in this round-up of the things people said in 2024
Hard not to greet the Dublin City Taskforce report with cynicism
Five months and a lot of fanfare later, we’re back to where we started
RTÉ seems content to let Montrose moulder. It should jump at the chance to move back to the GPO
A proposed return by the national broadcaster to its birthplace is apt as it redefines itself, and could benefit a neglected part ot Dublin
Simon Harris’s Duracell bunny, frantic honeymoon approach to being Taoiseach
A recently announced Dublin taskforce is typical of the campaign to counter falling support for Harris's government
An Post chief David McRedmond to receive EY honour
State company’s chief executive to receive a special award at EY Entrepreneur of the Year ceremony on Thursday
An Post repays €30m loan to State in full
Chief executive David McRedmond says the company is now on a sound financial footing and receives no subsidy from the State
O’Neill’s bemoans impact of shorter GAA season on replica jersey sales
O’Neill’s jersey sales, media regulator’s new hires, insolvency fun in Amsterdam, Tirlán recruits McConalogue’s adviser
National Lottery operator sold to French company for €350m
Premier Lotteries holds exclusive rights to operate Irish lotto until 2034
An Post’s mortgage plan at risk of becoming dead letter
Company’s promise to offer cheap home loans has faced numerous setbacks
McRedmond confirms An Post contract extension offer
Postal operator expects a further 1,000 job cuts in next three years
What’s happening with RTÉ's appointment of a new director general?
Kevin Bakhurst will soon be back at Montrose after a selection process that hit a bumpy patch
Trump slaps valuation of up to $50m on Doonbeg resort he ‘couldn’t care less about’
Any Other Business: What next for David McRedmond; is time up for the betting duty; and Chopped founder sounds a warning on fraud
RTÉ boardroom leaks ‘very unfortunate’, says chairwoman
‘It wasn’t ideal, but it happened. I can’t un-happen it,’ Siún Ní Raghallaigh tells Oireachtas committee
Laura Slattery: An Post’s collection of TV licence fee less than ideal
Chief executive David McRedmond out of RTÉ director general race, but broadcaster’s funding model remains in his in-tray
McRedmond no longer interested in RTÉ role, says speculation over director general appointment ‘damaging’
An Post chief executive confirms he has ‘no further interest’ in a job at the broadcaster
RTÉ chair to be quizzed on boardroom leaks in first public outing
Siún Ní Raghallaigh will attend Oireachtas media committee as broadcaster awaits appointment of director general
RTÉ director general selection stalls after ‘fraught’ board meeting
Questions raised by some board members over process to select replacement for Dee Forbes to €306,000-a-year role running national broadcaster
John Burns: An Post’s David McRedmond fails to conquer RTÉ
Any Other Business: Fiction imitating life; Davy in a Flutter; a glimpse inside the Kerryman; Ireland’s missing billionaires
Price of standard stamp to rise for second time in year to €1.25
Fifteen cent increase for nationwide postal service to come into effect on March 1st
An Post launches new stamps to celebrate centenary of Ulysses
Stamps inspired by ‘Gilbert Schem’ - tables Joyce produced to help friends understand book
Eir chief executive Lennon stepping down to be replaced by Oliver Loomes
Carolan Lennon will ‘ensure smooth transition’ before pursuing other opportunities
An Post closes gender pay gap to zero but men still receive higher bonuses
State-owned company plans campaign to recruit more women postal staff
Why your online Christmas shopping is costing more, and how to avoid this
Customs and VAT changes due to Brexit have Irish consumers feeling not so jolly
Tourism Ireland’s Niall Gibbons named ‘most influential’ Irish CEO on LinkedIn
Three and Vodafone bosses ranked second and third in Reputations Agency study
Water supply will be huge challenge in Ireland in coming years, event hears
Acceleration of other forms of renewable energy will also be a major trend
An Post ‘pandemic fund’ to deliver cash payments to postmasters
Fund will plug income gap for independent post office operators over next 18 months
An Post reports €10m loss as pandemic increases costs
Company reported profit of €33m last year before depreciation
An Post to trigger stamp price rise delayed by Covid
Rocketing freight costs will add 30 cent to international mail prices
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