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  • building and property
  • resource and energy

Two Limerick solar farms have the go-ahead after locals' health concerns were thrown out

There has been a logjam of solar projects in the planning system after dozens of appeals across Ireland.

  • 3 min read
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What a worker's €25,000 payout can teach employers about 'constructive dismissal'

Derek McKay

Derek McKay

MD, Adare Human Resource Management

The man was demoted after raising concerns about the company’s accounts.

  • 5 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Here's what is stopping Norwegian's transatlantic dreams from fully taking flight

The budget carrier is facing tough competition from powerful forces.

  • 7 min read
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'I sold my business for €14m, but the retirement plans didn't work out. I needed a new job quickly'

Karl Llewellyn

Karl Llewellyn

Founder, Sanctifly

Karl Llewellyn sold two companies and now owns an app giving people travelling access to gyms.

  • 10 min read
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  • building and property
  • retail and services

The co-owner of Dundrum Town Centre has seen off a €5.7 billion takeover bid

UK property giant Hammerson says the French approach ‘significantly undervalued’ the company.

  • 2 min read
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Why LinkedIn hides sweets from its staff... and other tips for looking after workers

Sharon McCooey

Sharon McCooey

Head, LinkedIn Ireland

Employee well-being isn’t just for big companies – small firms can do it too.

  • 5 min read
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  • Financial Services

Paddy Power's former boss has been appointed chair of Bank of Ireland

Patrick Kennedy will succeed Archie Kane, who retires in July.

  • 2 min read
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  • policy and economy

One of the world’s biggest consultant firms is telling Irish businesses to prepare for a hard Brexit

PwC Ireland says that the prospect of the worst-case scenario remains ‘too likely to ignore’.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

‘I always wanted to set up something of my own, but I never had the guts to go ahead and do it’

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Dublin firm Urban Architecture & Construction.

  • 6 min read
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  • retail and services
  • Startups and tech

Eir is cutting 750 jobs after its sale to a French billionaire

A consortium led by Xavier Niel purchased a majority stake in the company for €650 million.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property
  • policy and economy

A top economist says there are 'shades of the Celtic Tiger' about Ireland's housing market

Prices are increasing at their fastest rate in nearly three years.

  • 3 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Aer Lingus owner IAG is considering buying low-cost airline Norwegian

The group is testing the ground after purchasing a minority stake in the carrier.

  • 2 min read
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  • media and marketing
  • tourism and transport

The midlands' long-awaited tourism brand has finally been revealed

Parts of the region will be marketed overseas as ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • policy and economy

Building homes in Ireland is still 'not as attractive' as building hotels

A State report suggests the cost of developing apartment blocks is ‘a challenge’ for construction firms.

  • 5 min read
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  • Financial Services

Mastercard is going on a recruitment spree for tech staff in Dublin

The payments giant is planning to fill 175 new roles by 2020.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property
  • food and drink

After three decades in business, the owners of Kiely's in Donnybrook are selling the iconic pub

Pat and Mary Crimin said they plan to retire after a lot of ‘soul searching’.

  • 3 min read
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  • media and marketing

INM claims its alleged data breach happened 'under the instruction' of its ex-chairman

A letter from the publisher was sent to those believed to have been affected by the email trawl.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property
  • food and drink

Profits soared at Seán Quinn's former building supplies and packaging firm last year

Turnover at Quinn Industrial Holdings topped €200 million during 2017.

  • 3 min read
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  • tourism and transport

A dip in the State's tourism marketing has forced private firms to pick up the slack

That’s according to research by the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation.

  • 3 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Work

'I can't see past spelling mistakes on CVs - it's a simple way to cost yourself a job'

Jobs.ie general manager Chris Paye also talks about the dangers of duvet days.

  • 7 min read
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