Initiative will benefit students in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, data and AI and student-led technology societies

Second-hand imports account for a fast-growing share of overall vehicles licensed in data that highlight decline of petrol and diesel

Deal is part of Irish group’s ongoing integration with New Zealand’s Alliance Group after €133m acquisition of 65% stake in business

Irish market retreats as Kerry and Glanbia decline

Revenue rises 11.6% to $2.4 billion

Robot cleaner includes a hidden weapon to make sure sock clogs are a thing of the past

Ryanair falls as oil rises back over $100

Fingerprint and facial scans and two-factor authentication all too often fail to deliver on the added security that they promise

A dispersed population, a weakly connected grid, imported fossil fuels and the growth of data centres are all pushing up costs

Irish firm has announced deal to acquire UK-based distribution specialist Resource Chemicals

Airline carried 209.3m passengers in 12-month period to end of April

Meta’s latest smart glasses come with good video quality and improved audio, along with better battery life

Monzo is the latest online bank to enter the Irish market

Non-profit reaches 450m meals milestone

Markets remain on edge as crude oil prices stay above $100 a barrel