Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO
Kevin Sherry has been interim chief executive since March after Leo Clancy announced he was stepping down for a job in the private sector
Peter Burke
Limerick Mayor eyes introduction of hotel tax to fund tourism offerings
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Ireland U-turns to oppose EU pharma reforms after intense lobbying
Pharmaceutical companies stepped up blitz to push Government to back industry position, lobbying logs show
Government U-turns on EU pharma reforms after lobbying
EU had sought to cut time pharmaceutical companies could exclusively sell new drugs, to make generics available sooner
Government wants progress on scrapping triple lock before Dáil break
Pre-legislative scrutiny of changes for deploying troops overseas could be finished by summer recess
Coalition looks to lure new generation of chip-makers to Ireland
National semiconductor strategy aims to create 35,000 jobs by 2040
Coalition to unveil national semiconductor strategy
Seen & Heard: Mercantile Hotel to reopen; hauliers’ concern over ferry schedule; locals object to plans for Dunne’s house
Artificial intelligence to be used in drafting Government department documents
The Department of Enterprise has upgraded its use of generative AI after a change in internal policy
Ireland has strong potential to develop globally competitive offshore wind supply chain, says report
All-island collaboration can ‘maximise SME opportunities in the renewable energy sector’
Ireland must ease tax burden on start-ups to spur innovation and create jobs
Government’s new enterprise strategy could use a small portion of pension fund savings to invest in indigenous firms
State agencies including Enterprise Ireland and IDA summoned to talks with Minister for Enterprise
Some 19 agencies operating under the Department of Enterprise will attend meeting with Peter Burke
Intel looking at ways to ‘monetise’ Irish operation
Top excecutive comments at internal company event
Delay in minimum wage could lead to industrial action, unions warn
National Youth Council of Ireland seeks end to sub-minimum rates paid to workers under 20
Extreme weather events show need for more legal protections for workers, says union
Unite wants non-essential outdoor work suspended during extreme weather events and workers impacted to be paid
Why did two Kerry politicians fight to protect Airbnb in the Kingdom?
Airbnb is popular in a county that relies heavily on tourism, but locals fear the impact of the Government’s new rules on short-term letting
Shane Jennings outlines his homecare vision: ‘People want to remain at home and it is cheaper for the taxpayer’
The former rugby player has been putting his energy into expanding Dovida, Ireland’s largest homecare group
Dublin would be region most affected by tariffs as 14% of its jobs are with foreign-owned companies
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke says no region in Ireland would be left unaffected by tariff cuts
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors
A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers
Sony Interactive to create 100 jobs in new Dublin office
Playstation owner’s new team will focus on research and development for digital operations
Trump tariff chaos being used as ‘cover’ to erode worker rights in Ireland, unions claim
Ictu leader says Government action plan is ‘ruse’ to justify reneging on previous commitments
Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister says
Peter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progress
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs
Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions
Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?
Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday
Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m
Plans to increase paid sick leave for workers to be stalled under Cabinet proposal
Retail, accommodation and food services sectors would be more affected should the statutory sick leave entitlement increase from five days to seven
Trump tariffs: Ireland seeks ‘firm’ EU response and explores new export markets
Simon Harris to advocate today for negotiated solution at meeting guiding European Union’s next move
Minister urges lower insurance premiums as report shows marked drop in personal injuries claims
Number of claims 35 per cent lower than in 2020 and award values have fallen 29 per cent -Injuries Resolution Board
Legislation being examined as way to deal with Dublin Airport cap ‘once and for all’
Potential for EU-US trade war has added to need for action on passenger cap
Taoiseach says Ireland will protect food, pharma sectors in call with EU Commission
Irish economy needs to ‘sharpen up’ in face of looming threat of trade war - says Peter Burke
Europe must avoid not just tariff row but ‘verbal escalation’ with US, Italian minister tells Dublin conference
Valentino Valentini says Italy and Ireland should forge greater trading ties to counter the impact of tariffs
Private sector workers to be allowed to work until 66 under new legislation
Bill will remove requirement for workers to retire at 65, one year before eligibility for State pension
Amazon.ie opens for business as a dedicated website for Irish shoppers
Company is also launching ‘brands of Ireland’ section to help promote retailers
Government to relax rules on some employment permits to plug shortfalls in planning and homecare sectors
Role of town planning officer will become eligible for critical skills permit
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