Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, Ireland’s flagship airline and one of Europe’s most audacious business figures, was recently candid to say the least, calling out then Taoiseach Micheál Martin as “useless”. This wasn’t a…
Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash Lansdowne Oil and Gas has secured litigation funding from a US law firm to pursue a claim exceeding $100 million against the Irish Government relating to the Barryroe oil and gas field in the…
Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash The recent revelation that Nutriband’s Dublin-based subsidiary faces an involuntary strike-off for neglecting to file annual returns for seven years is more than a footnote in corporate oversight. It’s a reminder of the thin…
Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash Vodafone Ireland has been ordered by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to refund €894,000 to approximately 20,000 customers who were incorrectly charged roaming fees. The telecom giant’s lapse, as flagged by Ireland’s regulatory…
Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has forecast no meaningful increase in Ireland’s housing output next year, a projection that feels less like breaking news and more like déjà vu stamped across the…
Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash This Christmas, Ibec predicts a 3% rise in consumer spending across Ireland, an uptick that translates into an additional €1,600 per household. For Irish retailers, this should feel like the gust of wind beneath…
Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Fintech newcomer Bunq has increased its savings deposit rates in Ireland, trumpeting one of the highest returns on offer in the market. At first glance, this may seem like a straightforward win for Irish…
Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash The recent news that Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), is bracing for a potential suspension by elements within the board strikes a discordant note amid Ireland’s crucial infrastructure landscape.…
Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash The latest Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) report has issued a cautionary tale that’s all too familiar to Irish policymakers and business leaders: Ireland’s economy, heavily reliant on foreign multinational corporations, remains exposed…
Photo by Gadiel Lazcano on Unsplash Inflation has ticked up to 3.2% year-on-year, marking the highest level since February 2024. While headline inflation figures often dominate soundbites, the real story is their ripple effect on Ireland’s complex economic ecosystem. For…