Jobs Boost in Galway from Quidel
February 19, 2018 No Responses

Jobs Boost in Galway from Quidel

There is good news for Galway on the jobs front with 75 new posts announced this morning. Quidel Corporation, which makes medical diagnostic equipment, is establishing a Business Centre in the city. The international company already employs approximately 1,200 people...
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Ryanair in Air France’s Crosshairs
February 18, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair in Air France’s Crosshairs

Air France-KLM said it will accelerate capacity increases, despite an uncertain economic climate, in order to defend its share of an air-travel market that’s becoming flooded with discount rivals. The Paris-based carrier will boost seating by up to 4% this.....
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Icelandair to Suspend Belfast to Reykjavik flights
February 17, 2018 No Responses

Icelandair to Suspend Belfast to Reykjavik flights

Icelandair is suspending its Belfast to Reykjavik flights from May for commercial reasons. Services began operating three times a week last summer from George Best Belfast City airport to the Icelandic capital. The airline will launch new flights from Dublin.....
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Fianna Fáil to Block Sale of ‘Distressed’ Mortgages
February 17, 2018 No Responses

Fianna Fáil to Block Sale of ‘Distressed’ Mortgages

Fianna Fáil is poised to block moves by a number of banks to sell off tens of thousands of mortgages, according to the Sunday Business Post. The opposition party is set to invoke its confidence and supply agreement to prevent...
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Enterprise Ireland: More than 50% of Start Ups Based Outside Dublin
February 14, 2018 No Responses

Enterprise Ireland: More than 50% of Start Ups Based Outside Dublin

More than half of all Irish start-ups are based outside of Dublin. Representatives from hundreds of companies supported by Enterprise Ireland are meeting in Croke Park this morning to showcase their product. Enterprise Ireland invested €31m in Irish start-up...
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New Report Shows House Prices Are Stabilizing
February 11, 2018 No Responses

New Report Shows House Prices Are Stabilizing

There are signs that the property market may be starting to stabilise. A new analysis of house prices nationwide has shown a significant slowdown in increases in key market areas, according to the Sunday Independent. Figures reveal that price inflation...
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Opponents Call for New Cork Skyscraper to be Scrapped
February 5, 2018 No Responses

Opponents Call for New Cork Skyscraper to be Scrapped

There have been calls for the development of Ireland’s tallest skyscraper in Cork to be scrapped. Those opposing the planned 40-storey building say it will destroy the heritage of the Port of Cork. The site was purchased last year by...
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Rynair Continues Passenger Growth in January
February 3, 2018 No Responses

Rynair Continues Passenger Growth in January

Ryanair has reported an increase in passenger numbers for January. The budget airline revealed that their traffic grew 6% to 9.3 million customers last month. It means the rolling annual traffic figures for the airline up to last month are...
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Irish Gin Exports Hit New High in 2017
January 31, 2018 No Responses

Irish Gin Exports Hit New High in 2017

The growing demand for Irish gin is not expected to slow down as the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) predict exports are set to rise significantly this year. According to the ABFI, who have released their outlook for 2018,...
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Unemployment down to 6.1%
January 30, 2018 No Responses

Unemployment down to 6.1%

The unemployment rate is down to 6.1%, official figures have revealed today. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) 143,700 people were out of work in this month – a fall of 28,600 over the course of the last year....
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