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The corporate watchdog wants to know more about INM's abandoned bid for Newstalk

Ireland’s largest newspaper group has been asked “to produce books and records” about the reported bid.

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  • food and drink

Irish farmers want an EU ban on Brazilian meat after the country's tainted-food scandal

A two-year probe has led to allegations that exporters sold unfit products.

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  • Opinion
  • Work

Poll: Are the CEOs of big companies being paid too much?

Trade unionists have called for ‘major reforms’ in how private firms pay their top execs.

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The essential tax tips every new business owner should know

Barry Maxwell

Barry Maxwell

Paylesstax.ie

From getting the business structure right to keeping track of deadlines, here are the key steps to take.

  • 4 min read
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A gambler has lost an €11k payout claim after a judge ruled casinos have no obligation to pay

Under Irish law, gambling machine owners can refuse winnings if you happen to be ‘too lucky’.

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One of the country's biggest linen laundries is going on a hiring drive in Cork

Kings Laundry already employs more than 300 people at its Dublin base.

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Ireland's 'fastest-growing tech company' is set to double in size within two years

Retail software firm eShopWorld says it will hit 400 staff in 2019.

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Meet the gym owner who moved back in with his parents to launch an Airbnb for cars

Vehicle rental startup Fleet is due to launch in Ireland next month.

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In Youghal, one businessman prays for storms to test his high-speed 'stealth boats'

Cork firm Safehaven Marine sells its vessels as far afield as the Middle East and Asia.

  • 5 min read
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'There is no good time to start a business, you just have to go for it'

Anthony Byrne

Anthony Byrne

CEO, Product2Market

Launching a marketing firm in the recession sounds like a terrible idea – but for this company it worked.

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  • building and property

With no convention centre, Cork is losing out on millions from large-scale events

The average visitor spends more than €1,500 on accommodation and other needs.

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This Donegal startup is working with a global drone giant to help search-and-rescue teams

Letterkenny-based DroneSAR wants to develop the ‘go-to app’ for rescue groups.

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This unfair dismissal case shows why firms need to keep a close eye on workers' sick leave

Christine West

Christine West

Senior associate, Mason Hayes & Curran

The Labour Court case involved an employee who was absent for 316 days over a decade.

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  • building and property

A new international business school is expected to draw thousands of students to Cork

UCC plans to spend around €100 million developing two buildings.

  • 4 min read
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'The bank repossessed my home three weeks before Christmas. I had to start again'

John Paul O'Connor

John Paul O'Connor

Owner, Sásta Sausages

The collapse of the Celtic Tiger cost this businessman his construction firm – so he got into sausages instead.

  • 7 min read
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'There has been a huge hollowing-out of our main banks' presence on high streets'

Larry Broderick

Larry Broderick

General secretary, Financial Services Union

The future of the sector needs to be driven by something other than short-term decisions.

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The business behind the one-day-a-year shamrock industry

Ireland’s national plant is shipped all over the world for St Patrick’s Day.

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'Free bars are great - but meaningful work is the top motivator for job candidates'

Rossa Mullally

Rossa Mullally

Associate Director, Sigmar

Rossa Mullally of Sigmar Recruitment delivers a masterclass in conducting job interviews.

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  • building and property

These were the most expensive hotels sold in Ireland last year

The biggest deal of the year was the sale of the DoubleTree by Hilton in south Dublin.

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Hassle's owner has bagged €10m to make on-demand furniture assemblers a reality

The cleaning app is also branching out into electrical and painting services.

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