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Irish businesses should get ready for a 'fundamentally changed' deal with the UK

The economy is expected to take a hit after the Brexit vote, but no one knows what the full fallout will be.

  • 4 min read
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Brexit: So what happens now?

The Leave vote, a surprise to many, will trigger a series of events throughout the EU.

  • 3 min read
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The pound is getting shredded as the UK heads for the Brexit

Economists are already slashing their forecasts for the country’s future.

  • 3 min read
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  • Work

The head of Ireland's most influential employer group says the living wage is 'ridiculous'

Ibec’s chief believes lifting wages across the board won’t solve problems like housing affordability.

  • 3 min read
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Dublin's Malin Corp has another €70 million to spend on innovative life-science firms

The investment outfit has backed 16 companies already – including medical app developer 3D4Medical.

  • 2 min read
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The Remain side has taken a big lead in one of the last polls before the Brexit vote

After months of fierce campaigning, the UK will finally decide on its EU membership today.

  • 4 min read
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The man who first sold the internet to Ireland now wants to conquer the US

As part of our weekly How My Business Works series, we profile Adforce.

  • 12 min read
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Boots got a massive €31 million payday from its Irish stores

Boots Ireland also paid out a dividend of over €15 million in the year to the end of March 2014.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

Amid the housing crisis, the number of new homes being built is falling

A property industry group predicts fewer homes will be built this year than in 2015.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Donald Trump's 'Irish wall' could be in trouble

The US presidential hopeful wants to build a €10 million barrier to protect his County Clare golf course.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Dublin's sky-high rents have made it one of Europe's most expensive cities to live in

The cost of living in the capital for expats is now second only to Paris in the eurozone.

  • 3 min read
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Once the country's biggest independent bookmaker, Hackett's is now in liquidation

The chain had already closed nearly three-quarters of its shops before finally going under.

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Despite the booming economy, many Irish firms are still in recession mode

Smaller companies are paying down their debts while their larger rivals are busy taking out loans.

  • 2 min read
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The Druids Glen golf course is out of examinership after striking a deal with creditors

The company behind the championship course is no longer insolvent.

  • 3 min read
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The Defence Forces will review its data protection rules after an officer lost crucial notes

A report from Ireland’s privacy watchdog also shows Facebook brought in new policies after ‘intense’ negotiations.

  • 3 min read
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Ireland is getting an incubator for space-industry startups

The government expects more than 1,000 people to be employed in the sector within four years.

  • 2 min read
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Paid paternity leave is about to become law - here's what that means for employers

Liam Riordan

Liam Riordan

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

For the first time, new fathers in Ireland will soon be entitled to at least two weeks of basic pay.

  • 3 min read
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European money is finally giving Irish businesses access to cheaper loans

However local firms still face some of the highest rejection rates for finance in the EU.

  • 3 min read
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A huge boost in software sales is driving record exports by Irish companies

Enterprise Ireland’s clients cracked €20 billion in trade last year for the first time.

  • 3 min read
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  • Opinion

Poll: Are you worried about a Brexit?

It’s crunch time when it comes to the UK and its EU membership.

  • 2 min read
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