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The Irish economy has built up resilience to withstand potential trade and FDI shocks 'in the short run' - AIB

Could Ireland weather a tariff and FDI shock? - AIB

An escalation in trade tariffs could lead to a slowdown in global and Irish growth this year and next, according to AIB's latest Economic Outlook Report.

Business • 26 May

Stripe co-founder Patrick Collison is a former Young Scientist winner and his brother John won a category award at the exhibition

Stripe announced as new sponsor of Young Scientist

Financial services company Stripe has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

Ireland • 26 May

Ryanair has favoured Boeing planes for over 30 years - but this isn't the first time it's hinted at turning to a rival

Plane Power: Ryanair China threat is a bluff (for now)

Ryanair's warning that it could ditch Boeing in favour of a Chinese rival is just a bluff... for now, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 26 May

There was a strong positive correlation between income and capacity to use savings in a financial emergency in the 2025 survey

15% of consumers couldn't cope with a financial emergency

How would your household deal with an unexpected financial emergency costing €1,000?

Business • 23 May

The Brian Boru Bridge over the River Shannon was officially opened today

Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina opens

A new bridge over the River Shannon, which connects Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary, has been officially opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.

Munster • 22 May

Arran Murphy, manager of Rediscover Fashion showcasing a bag repurposed from a banner

Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion

A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said.

Climate • 21 May

4.6 billion low-value packages - the majority of which came from China - entered the European Union last year

Retailers welcome planned fee on non-EU packages

Irish retailers have welcomed a European Union proposal to add a €2 flat fee on all packages coming from outside the bloc.

Business • 21 May

The biggest issue facing food suppliers was rising costs, but some were also dealing with unfair trading practices by retailers

14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey

One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator.

Business • 20 May

A report from the Injuries Resolution Board has been reviewing liability accidents and claims in Ireland between 2019 and 2024

15% rise in motor liability claims by pedestrians in 2024

There was a 15% rise in motor liability claims among pedestrians last year, while motorcyclists account for just 2% of personal injury claims, but represent one in ten fatal claims, according to the latest report from the Injuries Resolution Board.

Business • 20 May

The IFA and the group representing co-ops are taking part in the protest

Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals

Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget.

Ireland • 20 May

Ryanair flew a record 200 million passengers over the 12 months to the end of March

Ryanair's annual profit down 16%, forecasts fare rebound

Ryanair has today reported robust demand across Europe and projected that fares would rebound to recover much of the decline that dented profits last year as consumers struggled with high interest rates.

Business • 19 May

The findings indicate the latest increase is one of the largest in any three months in the last two decades, with average prices reaching €2,053 per month

Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Average asking prices for rents nationally rose by 3.4% between January and March of this year, going above €2,000 for the first time, according to the latest report from property website Daft.

Business • 19 May

According to the 2022 census, there are 163,433 vacant residential units in Ireland

Vacant property could address housing and climate issues

Bringing vacant property back into use as homes could address the twin crises of housing and climate in Ireland, a conference has heard.

Ireland • 15 May

Director of CIPD in Ireland Mary Connaughton said workplaces need to improve their standard of engagement with workers on AI

Workplaces warned over low readiness for managing AI

Workplaces need to improve their standard of engagement with workers on artificial intelligence, according to CIPD, the professional body for the HR industry.

Business • 15 May

Ahmad Younis, CEO of Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce, Enda Corneille, Chair of Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce and economist Jim Power, the report's author

Arab World identified as opportunity for Irish businesses

US President Donald Trump has secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the US - he is continuing his visit to the Middle East on his first diplomatic trip.

Business • 14 May

Business owners in the Republic say lower fuel prices north of the border are damaging their businesses

Forecourts feel pinch over north-south price differences

Forecourt owners in the Republic say the almost 25% difference in fuel prices north and south of the border is damaging their businesses.

Business • 15 May

This latest research was carried out in February, after Donald Trump was elected US President.

Geopolitics the top concern for international banks here

Nearly eight in ten international banks in Ireland say global political tensions could hit their business in the next five years.

Business • 13 May

International investors are keen to spend money in the European market but want to ensure they make a return, according to Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty is stiffling much-needed investment in residential housing, according to private market specialists Elkstone.

Business • 12 May

Vintage and second-hand clothes are expected to make up around 10% of global fashion sales this year

Classic Clobber: Why second-hand clothes are on trend

Second-hand clothes had a bit of a bad reputation for a long time - but now they're one of the fastest growing segments of the fashion market, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 09 May

Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe said that negotiations with the US are 'volatile'

Over 50,000 jobs could be affected by tariffs - Donohoe

Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe has said that a "worst case scenario" would see 50 to 75,000 Irish affected by tariffs in the medium term.

Business • 09 May

Jack Cannon, Clonkeen College in Dun Laoghaire

Upcycling PC entrepreneur wins Student Enterprise Award

A student entrepreneur who saved 1,000kg of e-waste every year building his own gaming PCs is the winner of the Student Enterprise of the Year.

Business • 09 May

Joe Fernandez (Early Intervention Tools), Aideen Bodkin (StyleAI) and Aisling Browne (GlitchAds) at Enterprise Ireland's annual Start-Up Day Conference in Dublin

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in 157 start-ups

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in start-ups last year, up 15% compared to the amount invested in 2023.

Business • 07 May

The cost of motor insurance is still around a fifth lower than the peak in 2017 but has been steadily rising since 2022

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.

Business • 07 May

Websites and apps that sell products will have to comply with new accessibility rules that come into force next month

Companies urged to comply with new accessibility law

Irish firms need to ensure they are compliant with new European accessibility rules or risk significant penalties, a digital design expert has warned.

Business • 06 May

Unions for actors and other media and entertainment workers said they awaited more details of US President Donald Trump's plan

Hollywood shocked by Trump's film tariffs announcement

Hollywood reacted with scepticism to US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails to understand how the industry works.

US • 06 May

Business Watch and Listen

Could Ireland weather a tariff and FDI shock? - AIB

Stripe announced as new sponsor of Young Scientist

Plane Power: Ryanair China threat is a bluff (for now)

15% of consumers couldn't cope with a financial emergency

Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina opens

Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion

Retailers welcome planned fee on non-EU packages

14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey

15% rise in motor liability claims by pedestrians in 2024

Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals

Ryanair's annual profit down 16%, forecasts fare rebound

Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Vacant property could address housing and climate issues

Workplaces warned over low readiness for managing AI

Arab World identified as opportunity for Irish businesses

Forecourts feel pinch over north-south price differences

Geopolitics the top concern for international banks here

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Classic Clobber: Why second-hand clothes are on trend

Over 50,000 jobs could be affected by tariffs - Donohoe

Upcycling PC entrepreneur wins Student Enterprise Award

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in 157 start-ups

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

Companies urged to comply with new accessibility law

Hollywood shocked by Trump's film tariffs announcement