If we want to keep roofs over people's heads, then we need tradespeople - not just degree-holders
The construction skills shortage is a major obstacle when it comes to delivering homes.
The government was told that shifting TV licence duties to Revenue would crush post offices
A union representing An Post workers made the claims in a letter to ex-minister Denis Naughten.
'There's very little talent': How Ireland's blockchain firms are trying to fix staff shortages
The rapid growth of the nascent technology means universities are still playing catch-up.
How people with disabilities hold the key to future-proofing Ireland's workforce
Workers with neurological differences can bestow special skills in businesses.
'Anything could happen now': Why the National Broadband Plan faces yet more delays
A series of private dinners and one ministerial resignation could stall the process again.
After years in health service administration, Margaret Young quit her job to set up her own firm.
The way has been cleared for fashion brand Karen Millen to buy Coast's Irish concession stores
The move will save half of the jobs under threat at the Irish wing of the clothing chain.
A cloud hangs over Patisserie Valerie's Irish cafés as the UK firm battles a financial scandal
The cake chain has two Dublin outlets, both located in Debenhams stores.
Tech firm Arkphire has landed a multimillion-euro funding deal to boost its growth
The investment comes from Bregal Milestone’s new €400 million European fund.
After raising over $100m, Irish-founded home services firm Handy has been acquired
The terms for the sale of Oisin Hanrahan’s company were not released.
‘When RTÉ said they wanted us on the Toy Show, I rang my wife and cried down the phone’
As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile The Field.
Denis Naughten resigns - as the future of the National Broadband Plan hangs in the balance
The Communications Minister made the announcement in the Dáil this afternoon.
Aer Lingus's CEO will step down in the new year to 'pursue other interests'
Stephen Kavanagh will be replaced at the helm by Cork man Sean Doyle.
Paddy Cosgrave says he'll move Moneyconf from Dublin if there's another falling out with officials
His company’s flagship Web Summit event recently agreed a 10-year deal with Lisbon.
Food firm Glanbia has muscled further into the weight-loss world by snapping up SlimFast
Analysts have described it as the company’s ‘most thought-provoking’ move in years.
Despite threats to cut services, Ryanair will run more winter routes than any airline worldwide
Just months ago, the carrier said it might reduce its seasonal flights from Dublin amid industrial unrest.
Dublin's Chasing Returns wants to help investors tame their emotions - and make more money
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile the fintech company.
Sales at Indeed's Irish wing have jumped amid a major recruitment drive
The online job ads site also managed to trim its losses slightly compared to the previous year.
Higher gambling taxes have made Ireland one of the world's 'most penal' betting markets
The duty was increased to 2% in yesterday’s budget – leading to a backlash from bookmakers.
These are a few important things that slipped under the radar in this year's budget
Budget 2019 had plenty about housing and Brexit – but there were some details missing from the speech.