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  • resource and energy

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.

  • 3 min read
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Ireland relies the most on low taxes to lure firms from outside the EU

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

  • 3 min read
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Sky is chasing a Dublin pub for nearly €40,000 over illegal sports broadcasts

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

  • 2 min read
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One of Primark's most recognised figures is leaving the company after nearly four decades

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

  • 2 min read
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Microsoft is buying LinkedIn for a staggering $26 billion

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

  • 3 min read
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  • Opinion
  • Work

Poll: Should the minimum wage be increased?

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

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

There's a new problem holding the construction sector back - a lack of skilled staff

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

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

A Kildare nursing home has been rejected because planners didn't like how it looked

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

  • 3 min read
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8 things you should work out first if you're thinking of buying a franchise

Paul Teahan

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.

  • 4 min read
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The projects that are getting startups to think outside the Silicon Docks

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

  • 10 min read
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  • food and drink

After launching with big plans, one of India's most hyped startups is pulling out of Ireland

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

  • 3 min read
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Why sometimes you need to make your staff take a holiday

David Bell

David Bell

CEO, The HR Department

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

  • 5 min read
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Hostelworld's millionaire founder has this advice: 'Don't sell your mum stock'

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

  • 2 min read
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Ireland's oldest sports store is back in the black after emerging from examinership

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

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

Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

Owner, Mattress Mick

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

  • 6 min read
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Singapore's sovereign wealth fund wants to take a €230m stake in Eir

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

  • 2 min read
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Your crash course in... The secretive meeting where the world's elite hobnob each year

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

  • 4 min read
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Europe has opened up a €20m fund for rich investors to sink into Irish businesses

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

  • 3 min read
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Apple is changing its app store and it could shake up the whole industry for developers

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

  • 3 min read
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Fleetmatics is hiring 75 staff as it builds a new operations centre in Tallaght

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

  • 2 min read
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