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  • tourism and transport

Nearly a year since being pulled from the streets, 'stationless' bikes are back in central Dublin

Dublin council has agreed to allow two operators run dockless for-hire bike schemes.

  • 3 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Why this $3bn Chinese bike-sharing firm won't be launching in Ireland any time soon

Strict rules for shared-bike schemes in Dublin has made Ofo wary of an Irish expansion.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

A big-name developer lost his battle to keep this Wicklow hotel off the land-hoarders list

The former La Touche Hotel in Greystones has been vacant since 2004.

  • 3 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • media and marketing

'I once used my house as collateral for the rights to a show - I'd never do that these days'

ShinAwil CEO Larry Bass talks about what it takes to make it in the TV industry.

  • 7 min read
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  • retail and services

Harvey Norman managed to stem the losses at its Irish stores last year

The Australian retailer is planning to open two new stores next year.

  • 3 min read
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  • tourism and transport

After months of decline, more Brits are visiting Ireland - but business shouldn't rejoice just yet

Tourism officials say our biggest market ‘remains a concern’.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

As demand for housing soars, Maxol wants to turn a prime Dublin forecourt into apartments

The petrol station group plans to replace its Sandymount outlet with a five-storey residential block.

  • 4 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • retail and services

Ireland has plans to ban disposable plastic - but the EU could get there first

The European proposals would get rid of single-use items like straws, cutlery and cotton buds.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • retail and services

TGI Friday's has gone to court to stop a Dublin outlet being 'put out of business'

The owners of the St Stephen’s Green property want to turn the unit into retail space.

  • 3 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Work

Poll: Should gender pay gap reporting be compulsory?

Proposed legislation on mandatory disclosures is expected to be brought to the Oireachtas soon.

  • 2 min read
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  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

This Galway medtech company has secured €9.3m to hit the US market

Neurent Medical develops a device for treating nasal conditions.

  • 2 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • Startups and tech

Why Mastercard and IBM chose Dublin as the base for their new data protection trust

Truata will help companies analyse data while staying in line with new GDPR standards.

  • 4 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • Work

Many of Ireland's major employers fear revealing gender pay gaps will hurt their reputation

It is expected that organisations will have to publicly report the figures in the near future.

  • 2 min read
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  • tourism and transport

'The standards are questionable': B&Bs say cheaper Airbnb rivals may damage the sector

Two in five operators say the site contributed to a drop in business so far this year.

  • 5 min read
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  • Startups and tech

Why Waterford's Suir Valley Ventures is betting big on virtual reality

Entrepreneur and investor Barry Downes says there’s huge potential for Irish companies in the sector.

  • 5 min read
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'A cautious approach to risk may keep your career afloat - but it will never change the world'

David McCourt

David McCourt

Chairman, Enet

At 26, I had dinner in the White House and smuggled out an official coffee cup in my pants – here’s why.

  • 7 min read
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  • food and drink
  • tourism and transport

Some of Ireland's top attractions claim new alcohol laws could 'seriously damage' tourism

The Guinness Storehouse’s boss has been lobbying government ministers to change the proposals.

  • 3 min read
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  • retail and services

A Danish 'disposable decor' homewares brand is setting up in the old Waltons music shop

It will be Søstrene Grene’s largest unit in Ireland – and its first in Dublin city centre.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property
  • tourism and transport

Dublin's Spencer Hotel has the green light for expansion - but ran into trouble over its sign

Another 40 rooms will be added to the complex on the city’s north quays.

  • 3 min read
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Here's what firms need to know about bogus self-employment

Melanie Crowley

Melanie Crowley

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

With the government clamping down on the practice, this isn’t going away any time soon.

  • 5 min read
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