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Some 2.3 per cent of postings mentioned AI skills in 2024, the firm said

ORS employs more than 500 people and supports clients across Ireland, the UK and farther afield

While Paddy Power’s parent moved main listing and operational headquarters to New York, it remains incorporated in Dublin

Ireland has replaced Britain as Grafton’s main earning market in recent years and group has high hopes for Iberian air conditioning investments

Travel stocks and financials among those to fare best as mood improves across all markets though not for Big Oil

ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war

Target for parent of Woodies DIY and Chadwicks seen as ‘ambitious but very achievable’ by analysts

European Central Bank looks to tamp down inflation fears

Iseq edges down with Ryanair also falling

Suitors have just hours to meet ‘put up or shut up’ deadline imposed by Irish Takeover Panel for energy-focused business

Tech focuses on accident prevention including by providing alerts of a cyclist in a blind spot or drivers showing signs of getting tired

Gross debt is set to rise by more than €30bn to almost €340bn by 2030

Iseq rises but banking stocks out of sorts

Company’s comments after price hikes by other suppliers