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Paddy Power will now be accepting bets through Facebook Messenger

The gambling giant is using software designed by Irish firm Onionsack.

  • 3 min read
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  • resource and energy

Banning diesel and petrol cars from cities could help Ireland hit clean energy targets

A new report also says the sale of non-electric vehicles should be banned by 2030.

  • 4 min read
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'I was six months pregnant during my chef training. Nothing was going to stop me'

Beth-Ann Smith

Beth-Ann Smith

Co-founder, The Lismore Food Company

This biscuit-company founder dabbled in stockbroking and radio before starting her business.

  • 7 min read
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  • Financial Services

The corporate watchdog 'fully accepts' Seán FitzPatrick trial flaws - and blames its own staff

It admits some investigators had ‘no training or experience’ in taking witness statements.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

Johnny Ronan's planned Dublin skyscraper would 'help in the global war for talent'

Knight Frank claims the tower could be a ‘jewel in the crown’ for the south side.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • Work

Dublin restaurant ordered to pay over €20k for sacking Hindu chef who went on prayer leave

The chef was required to mourn his father’s death for 40 days.

  • 3 min read
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How firms can find the sponsorship 'sweet spot' for their brands

Karl Donnelly

Karl Donnelly

Head of sponsorship, Three Ireland

Consumers are smart – and they’ll see through cynical marketing ploys.

  • 4 min read
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  • Financial Services

Ex-Anglo chair Seán FitzPatrick acquitted on all charges after the state's longest-ever trial

The judge ruled key witnesses had been ‘coached’ by investigators.

  • 4 min read
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An Irish firm that localises video games has bought three companies in 12 days

Keywords Studios announced it was acquiring Chinese outfit Strongbox for $6 million.

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A US industrial giant has snapped up this Longford medical-supplies maker

Finesse Medical, which makes products to treat skin conditions, has been sold to Avery Dennison.

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  • building and property

A third challenge to Dublin Airport's €320m runway extension has been fast-tracked

A Cork group says the build would breach EU environmental laws.

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Mytaxi admits 'tech gremlins' have left people unable to book cabs after its Hailo switch

The service has run into problems after its ‘unprecedented’ changeover.

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  • Opinion
  • Work

Poll: Should 'essential' public-sector workers be banned from going on strike?

Leo Varadkar suggested the Labour Court should be the ‘final arbiter’ for certain disputes.

  • 2 min read
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Ireland is one of the worst places for social entrepreneurs - here's why that needs to change

Deirdre Kiely

Deirdre Kiely

President, CPA Ireland

The sector has the potential to add 40,000 jobs to the local economy.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

Ireland's biggest coffee chain is plotting a leap into Germany

Insomnia says it will have 175 outlets by the end of the year.

  • 2 min read
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  • resource and energy

A billionaire Australian mining magnate gives away €266m in an 'act of love'

Fortescue Metals founder Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is making the biggest donation by an Australian citizen.

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  • building and property

The deluxe Dromoland Castle is getting a touch-up worth tens of millions of euro

The five-star hotel and golf course hosted the likes of Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali in the past.

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Ireland's largest crowd lender has been given the green light to trade in the UK

But Linked Finance says it’s ‘very much focused’ on the Irish market.

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Retailers say Dunnes is 'undermining' town-centre trade by sitting on empty shops

The supermarket chain was accused of ‘choking’ development with its practices.

  • 4 min read
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After a year under wraps, an Irish startup backed by heavy-hitters is ready to unseat LinkedIn

Eamon Leonard has unveiled Cohort – an app that makes it easier to ask for a favour.

  • 5 min read
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