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Here's what makes it easy (and difficult) to do business in Ireland

The country ranked 17th in a World Bank ‘ease of doing business’ global study.

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  • building and property

A court has rejected residents' last-ditch attempt to block Apple's Athenry data centre

The project has waited nearly three years to get the all-clear.

  • 3 min read
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After raising €2m from investors, the firm behind this gadget is calling in the liquidator

Dublin-based Galvanic failed to hit its most recent crowdfunding target.

  • 2 min read
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  • Work

'I'm put off by people who don't embrace change - that's a big hindrance'

Executive recruiter Estelle Davis talks about her favourite job interview questions.

  • 5 min read
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Cork outsourcing giant Voxpro doubled sales in the year before it was bought

The firm founded by husband and wife Dan and Linda Kiely saw sales swell to €60 million in 2016.

  • 3 min read
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Ryanair claims there's a waiting list of 2,500 pilots looking to join its ranks

CEO Michael O’Leary took questions from investors over the airline’s recent cancellations ‘cock-up’.

  • 3 min read
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  • resource and energy

During the same year it was sold, Dublin-based energy supplier Vayu saw sales skyrocket

Turnover at the firm increased by over €50 million last year.

  • 2 min read
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  • Opinion

Poll: Do you think Dublin's public transport system is confusing for tourists?

Fáilte Ireland says a lack of signage for services like the Dart and Luas leaves tourists stranded.

  • 1 min read
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'Being a parent grounded me and taught me some things are more important than work'

Brian Stephens

Brian Stephens

CEO, Design Partners

Industrial designer Brian Stephens took some lessons from Japan to his own consultancy in Ireland.

  • 6 min read
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The Edinburgh fringe's creative advisers are devising a Halloween festival for Ireland

It is hoped a programme of events will boost Irish tourism during a typically quiet period.

  • 3 min read
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'Dubliners haven't a clue how to get around the city - how do we expect tourists to manage?'

Tourism chiefs say visitors need help navigating the capital’s public transport system.

  • 4 min read
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  • food and drink

There's an underground poitín bar behind this mural in Dublin city centre

Pop-up joint 1661 is open until the end of next month.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

This Dublin juice startup has been busy winning over people in high places

Food bigwigs such as Kellogg’s former European boss are backing SiSú.

  • 4 min read
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How time-strapped managers can beat their 'present bias' and get more work done

Donal Cronin

Donal Cronin

Director, Carr Communications

These productivity tips will help you prioritise and make sure the important tasks are finished.

  • 6 min read
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  • Work

These are the problems with a new scheme to help small firms keep their best staff

Business groups have been lobbying for better share treatment for key workers.

  • 5 min read
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  • food and drink

The owner of Dublin's Rolling Donut chain says we've finally hit peak doughnut

Lisa Quinlan’s family has been in the business for nearly four decades.

  • 5 min read
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  • food and drink

The founder of the Dublin Whiskey Company is bringing an established Irish brewer to Inchicore

Rathcoole-based Rascals Brewery will move into the area next year.

  • 5 min read
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'I felt guilty stopping to go and watch TV, so I would work late all the time'

Roisin Lafferty

Roisin Lafferty

Founder, Kingston Lafferty Design

Interior designer Roisin Lafferty found herself always switched on when home became her office.

  • 8 min read
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  • building and property

'We're renting out Dublin apartments for €2,400 a month and not making any profit'

Building costs need to come down says Kevin Nowlan, the head of property firm Hibernia REIT.

  • 4 min read
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A Galway company is snapping up a Nasdaq-listed tech firm in a massive deal

Fintrax will spend about €200 million buying Planet Payment.

  • 2 min read
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