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Ireland's solar industry lobby thinks subsidies for the sector will save €300m a year

The Irish Solar Energy Association says only €25m in state support will reap massive benefits.

But new research warns investment will take a hit as the UK makes its rates more competitive.

The company claims Molloy’s has been ignoring orders to stop showing rugby, soccer and GAA matches.

Breege O’Donoghue joined when the company had just 24 stores – now it has over 300 on the books.

The deal will leave the professional network with its ‘distinctive brand and independence’.

A higher rate is in the government’s plans, but unions want the ‘living wage’ to be paid instead.

Builders say they can’t get the people they need as activity in the sector continues to pick up.

The facility, which could have employed 50 people, was deemed to have “substandard” design among other flaws.

8 things you should work out first if you're thinking of buying a franchise

Paul Teahan

Master franchisor, IFG Ireland

Buying into an existing model isn’t for everyone – it pays to know what you’re getting yourself into.

Groups around Ireland are taking it on themselves to build networks in smaller towns and cities.

Restaurant app Zomato arrived in 2014 to build a European HQ in Dublin and hire up to 70 staff.

Why sometimes you need to make your staff take a holiday

David Bell

CEO, The HR Department

Not only is it the right thing to do – it also makes good business sense.

Ray Nolan made €100 million from the travel website he founded more than a decade ago.

There were fears for the future of hundreds of staff at Elverys when it flirted with insolvency in 2014.

'I had to get my name out there without much funding - so I created this character'

Michael Flynn

Owner, Mattress Mick

Before Michael Flynn unleashed Mattress Mick on the world, his last business collapsed. This is how he rebuilt.

The former state-owned telecoms provider rejected a €3.3 billion takeover offer last year.

These are the key points you need to know about the Bilderberg conference.

Business ‘angels’ could invest as much as €4m into Irish firms under the scheme.

All companies will now be able to offer subscriptions – and that’s a potential game-changer.

The Dublin-based, New York-listed company has been posting major hikes in revenue.