The Irish Times

Bosses can force workers to return to work if contracts oblige, says Tánaiste

Varadkar believes phased return from Monday will be agreed in a ‘very sensible way’

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 20:49

Irish entrepreneur secures Dragon's Den investment

Three Dragons back Sharon Keegan’s Peachylean with £100,000 investment

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 21:00

Most Irish consumers say they will shop locally this Christmas

Research says 76 per cent of consumers plan to shop close to home in December

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 12:54

Failure to invest in 5G could result in €12.6bn economic loss - study

GDP loss could rise to €20.9bn by 2035, according to calculations made by Amárach

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 12:02

Business groups broadly welcome budget amid ‘twin threats’ of Brexit and Covid-19

Chambers Ireland says lack of urban recovery plan and failure to invest in affordability of childcare ‘missed opportunities’

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 19:16

Covid-19 restrictions are biggest risk to small businesses

Emerging gap between small firms doing well and those struggling due to pandemic

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 07:08

Prodigy wins contract to roll out ‘Drumcondra test’ online

Irish edtech company to provide standardised testing solution to schools across State

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 17:21

New wage subsidy scheme to be re-examined over cashflow concerns

Employment wage subsidy scheme replaces earlier support supports

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 15:56

Your business week: Halo Business Angel Network, SFA Business Connect 2020

Expert insight on hand from conference in Co Wicklow organised by Enterprise Ireland

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 16:41

Same old same old in insurance and personal injury debate

Caveat: Compo culture is not a recent scam. Vested interests from all sides have fuelled it for years

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 08:26

Results from Trinity Biotech and McDonald's plus US Fed rate decision

Business This Week: Small Firms Association conference adopts an ‘innovate or expire’ approach to future business

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 16:28

Fiona Reddan: Will auto-enrolment pensions ever actually be introduced?

Bruising consultation process puts Government's planned 2022 implementation in doubt

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 05:13

Businesses ‘urgently’ need North-South trade solutions for no-deal Brexit

All-island group says drinks manufacturers under pressure to plan for hard Irish Border

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 01:00

War for talent ranks above Brexit as biggest threat for businesses

New Dublin Chamber survey shows accommodation crisis also proving challenging

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 14:59

Has Grafton Street become a victim of the Luas Cross City?

Footfall on Dublin’s premier shopping street has declined by 5.2% this year

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 01:00

Government called upon to reform tax system to aid small businesses

SFA also warns on Brexit and highlights a softening of confidence among members

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 14:52

Budget winners and losers: Sector by sector analysis

Hotels and cars react to measures with horror while film and TV fared quite well

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 05:02

Danny McCoy tunes up for Ibec to perform on a bigger stage

CEO wants to expand organisation overseas as business becomes more ‘internationalised’

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 05:30

National minimum wage likely to rise to €9.80

Low Pay Commission expected to recommend 25c rise in report set for Minister

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 01:25

‘Rainy day’ money should be redirected into education – Ibec

Business lobby says easing third-level funding crisis would be wiser use of fund

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 04:15

Sentiment among small businesses is falling, says lobby group

Attracting talent is top concern, as Small Firms Association calls for national strategy

Thu May 24 2018 - 12:34

Business This Week: results, indicators and meetings

Ryanair’s full-year results expected to meet positive forecasts despite roster fiasco

Sun May 20 2018 - 18:00

Taoiseach pledges extra resources to repair storm damage

Dublin Chamber of Commerce says cost to businesses around capital likely to be over €100m

Sun Mar 04 2018 - 19:24

Small firms could create 25,000 jobs with ‘pro-growth’ tax strategy

Business group estimates job growth but says changes are needed to bolster it

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 11:16

Aldi cuts time it takes to pay its small suppliers to 14 days

German retailer says terms will apply to about 100 suppliers from September 11th

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 12:37

Employers resist Government moves to force them to pay more for education

Ministers Richard Bruton and Paschal Donohoe say increase in employers’ levy needed to tackle ‘crisis’ in funding

Wed May 31 2017 - 20:59

Supporting SMEs – the backbone of the economy

With so many borrowing options out there now, lack of finance should not be the reason for a company’s failure

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 01:01

Coveney sets out national planning framework for next 25 years

Minister says most difficult thing about development plan ‘will be the politics around it’

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 20:54

Small business owners less confident than a year ago

Brexit risks and wage inflation among the risks cited for 2017 by owner-managers

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 05:45

What did you do at the work Christmas party?

SFA reminds employers of their potential liability for indiscretions at festive work events

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 16:35

Ireland could be facing even bigger recession, Martin warns

FF leader says Ireland’s economic model under threat from Brexit and global downturn

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 13:00

Whiplash accounts for 70-80% of all personal injury claims

Awards for whiplash range from €15,700 to €77,900 for more severe injuries

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 08:15

Business groups reiterate need for ‘Brexit-proof’ budget

Fears of a hardline Brexit as sterling hits three-year low against the euro

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 18:31

Insurers ‘in retreat’ over lack of information about claim costs

Motorists more concerned about price of cover than road safety, committee hears

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 18:37