A decade on, here's how Ireland's first austerity budget compares to the 2019 plan
The shift between now and 2009 – when we faced the worst financial crisis in a generation – is stark.
Conor McMahon
Cash-in-transit firm G4S got a million-euro sales bump after losing a major competitor
The company’s local business boomed the year after Brinks left the Irish market.
'I wish I was more patient - I want everything done yesterday'
Guaranteed Irish CEO Brid O’Connell also talks about overcoming a funding crunch.
Booming training and member fees helped boost Ibec's coffers last year
The employer representative registered more demand for in-company courses on retaining staff.
Poll: Would you legally pay your taxes overseas if you could?
Some find it unethical that Ireland’s wealthy use financial clout to reduce their bills.
The company behind Waterford's long-awaited UK flights has shut
Aer Southeast’s parent was shuttered months after renewed promises to launch the overdue service.
Ireland's tourism trade group wants the State to beef up budgets with Wild Atlantic Way merch
Funding for Fáilte Ireland has halved in a decade.
The construction lobby claims that lowball State contracts have 'cursed' builders
The sector says unrealistic tender prices could bring public projects to a standstill.
A no-deal Brexit could spell 'severe' short-term pain for airlines like Ryanair
But the Dublin-based carrier would likely fair better than its older rivals in the long run.
Ireland's biggest hotel group says its Dublin staff don't feel safe cycling to work
Dalata wrote to ask Transport Minister Shane Ross to press on with a plan for more bike paths.
The government's multimillion-euro travel agency of choice expects to prosper after Brexit
Sales at Club Travel grew €12 million to €145 million in 2017, new documents show.
'I lost more sleep over letting fantastic people go during the crash than any other time'
Philip Martin of Cora Systems also talks about using the GAA to develop contacts.
TV juggernaut HBO is turning its Irish Game of Thrones sets into tourist attractions
The American giant is planning to offer guided tours of its studio in the North when filming ends.
Lloyds Pharmacy has accused striking workers of 'putting the lives of patients at risk'
Trade union Mandate has strongly rejected the claims.
Poll: Should the government bring back town councils?
Retail lobbyists believe they hold the key to reviving regional shops.
Belfast airport has accused Norwegian Air of 'moronically' pushing passengers to Dublin
The Scandi carrier will no longer provide transatlantic services from Northern Ireland.
How Donegal is using its status as one of the west's least-visited counties as a selling point
State tourism figures suggest the region’s overseas visitor numbers declined last year.
Aer Lingus is building a multimillion-euro training centre - but some staff's future is unclear
CEO Stephen Kavanagh has rejected claims the airline is trying to oust legacy-contract holders.
A Cork corporate travel firm has sold half its business to a US tour management giant
CTM has formed a new entity with New York- and Houston-based Frosch.
Coca-Cola has been told to pay 'winding down' fees to sacked Kildare workers
The soft drinks giant is closing its Athy factory and moving production to Mayo.