The head of Twitter's Irish operations is jumping ship to be a venture capitalist
Stephen McIntyre will join Frontline Ventures after nearly five years at the social network.
Peter Bodkin
Bad internet coverage is stopping many smaller firms from getting online
Having no web presence today is a bit like being out of the phone book last century.
Dublin is facing a hotel-room shortage that could stifle its growth as a tourist hub
Rates are expected to go up faster than anywhere in Europe due to the lack of space.
Employers haven't been this bullish about recruiting new staff since before the recession
A new survey of hiring plans showed every sector had a positive outlook.
The consumer watchdog is worried this 'online gold market' is really a pyramid scheme
The Irish authority says those who invest can expect to lose all their money.
Ireland relies the most on low taxes to lure firms from outside the EU
But new research warns investment will take a hit as the UK makes its rates more competitive.
One of Primark's most recognised figures is leaving the company after nearly four decades
Breege O’Donoghue joined when the company had just 24 stores – now it has over 300 on the books.
Microsoft is buying LinkedIn for a staggering $26 billion
The deal will leave the professional network with its ‘distinctive brand and independence’.
Poll: Should the minimum wage be increased?
A higher rate is in the government’s plans, but unions want the ‘living wage’ to be paid instead.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund wants to take a €230m stake in Eir
The former state-owned telecoms provider rejected a €3.3 billion takeover offer last year.
Apple is changing its app store and it could shake up the whole industry for developers
All companies will now be able to offer subscriptions – and that’s a potential game-changer.
Fleetmatics is hiring 75 staff as it builds a new operations centre in Tallaght
The Dublin-based, New York-listed company has been posting major hikes in revenue.
Plans for a 'rainy day fund' have been given the thumbs-up - if it's done right
But the €2.5 billion proposed will be only a fraction of the money used in the last recession.
One company boss has been hit with a €7m bill after a Revenue offshore-assets probe
Settlements worth a combined €24.7 million were reached in the first three months of 2016.
Saudi Arabia is taking a huge cash plunge into Uber
The oil-rich nation’s sovereign wealth fund will put $3.5 billion into the ridesharing company.
Dublin-based travel software company Datalex is adding 200 staff
The company once had over 500 people on its payroll – but it’s been steadily building back to strength.
One of Ireland's biggest unions wants everyone to know we're a low-wage country
Unite claims poor pay is driving a ‘race to the bottom’ for the economy.
Europe's top court looks set to back firms banning Muslim headscarves at work
But only if the measure is part of a general policy against religious or political symbols.
Irish Ferries is so confident about the future it's splashing out €144m on a new boat
Irish Continental Group expects to have the German-made vessel for the 2018 peak season.
Poll: Do you think Irish Water should be abolished?
Revenue at the unpopular utility has plunged as uncertainty rules in the water-charges debate.