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Landmark Reform of State Pension System in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2022

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced a series of landmark reforms to the State Pension system in Ireland. The measures, which were approved by Cabinet this morning, are in response to the recommendations from Pensions Commission. The set of reforms agreed include: Maintaining the State Pension age at 66 and introducing a new […]

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National Cinema Day on Saturday 3rd September

By Ryan Harmon 2 September 2022

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D, welcomed the announcement of National Cinema Day, which is taking place across the country on Saturday 3rd September. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin said, “Irish cinemas provide a diverse cultural offering to a wide-ranging demographic

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Climate Action Framework for the Commercial Semi-State Sector

By Ryan Harmon 30 August 2022

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, secured Government approval for a new Climate Action Framework for the commercial semi-State sector (the Framework), which will help ensure that they can play a lead role in Ireland’s transition to a carbon neutral economy and society. The Framework will apply to every commercial semi-State […]

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Let’s Play Summer 2022

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2022

Let’s Play Summer 2022 is all about enjoying the summer across the country! Here is some of what’s on offer around Ireland for families this summer! Heritage Ireland Admission charges to all open, fee-paying OPW heritage sites are waived from 14 May until the end of 2022. Check out heritageireland.ie/ National Parks & Wildlife Service For […]

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Significant Reform of Personal Injuries Landscape in Ireland Underway

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2022

The Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy has published the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022. The Publication of the Bill is a milestone in the Action Plan for Insurance Reform and in delivering a Programme for Government commitment to enhance and reform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). […]

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GEM Report Reveals Strong Commitment to Entrepreneurship in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2022

The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, published, contains encouraging findings about entrepreneurship in Ireland. Among the key findings of the global survey are: 1 in 7 people in Ireland aspire to start a business in the next 3 years Ireland ranks 3rd in Europe for entrepreneurs with ‘high jobs growth’ expectations there is an […]

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Irish Asset Management Industry

By Ryan Harmon 18 July 2022

Over the past 30 years, Ireland has developed a significant asset management industry on the international stage with €6.6bn in total assets under management and over 8k Irish domiciled funds as of December 2021. In the KPMG Ireland report, they take stock of the industry, identify key emerging trends and outline what it means for […]

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IDA Ireland Half-Year FDI Results Highest Ever

By Ryan Harmon 11 July 2022

IDA Ireland, the inward investment agency of the Irish Government, have reported significant investment growth in the first half of 2022, returning FDI results to above the pre-pandemic 2019 record levels, despite a continuing challenging global environment. 155 investments were won, with associated employment potential of over 18,000 jobs. 73 were new name investments. 73

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Government Approves €70m for Shared Island Investments

By Ryan Harmon 5 July 2022

Government have allocated €70.4m from the Shared Island Fund to deliver five new cross-border and all-island investments. These are: • €5m for a Shared Island Local Authority Development Funding Scheme • €3m for a Shared Island strand to the Community Climate Action Programme • €15m for a Shared Island Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure scheme • […]

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EIB to Strengthen Support for Climate, Connectivity, Renewables, Education and Innovation Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 1 July 2022

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to strengthen support for climate action, clean transport, renewable energy, healthcare, education, agriculture and business in Ireland, in addition to enhancing support to sectors such as energy efficiency and peatland’s rehabilitation, following the meeting of the Ireland-EIB Financing Group held at Department of Finance.

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New SEAI Strategy Sets Course for Revolution in Ireland’s Energy Use

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) launched its new Statement of Strategy 2022-2025 entitled ‘Delivering Ireland’s Energy Revolution’. This comes at a vitally important time for the authority and the country. Against a backdrop of ever-increasing climate action ambition and the unprecedented global challenge of energy security, the strategy sets a path for

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Joint Research Mechanism on Climate and Agriculture Launched Between Ireland and New Zealand

By Ryan Harmon 13 May 2022

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, and Minister of State with special responsibility for research and innovation Martin Heydon TD, have launched a new joint research mechanism with the New Zealand Minister for Agriculture, Damien O’Connor MP. The Joint Research Mechanism (JRM) will focus on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and […]

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Easing of Restrictions Sees Q1 Dublin Employment Accelerate at Fastest Rate Since 2018

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2022

The latest PMI survey, from S&P Global, shows that business activity in Dublin experienced a sharp and accelerated increase in Q1 as the COVID-19 Omicron wave faded. The headline rate increased to 60.1, from 59.4 in Q4, marking four successive quarters of growth. Activity strengthened across all three monitored sectors, led by construction. Output across the rest of

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All Irish Workers Will Be Entitled to Sick Pay for the First Time Under New law

By Ryan Harmon 31 March 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has received government approval for new laws to give all Irish workers the right to paid sick leave for the first time. The Sick Leave Bill 2022 was approved by Cabinet yesterday and will legislate for a statutory sick pay scheme for all employees, […]

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Business Welcomes Government Announcement on Plans for Reopening

By Ryan Harmon 31 January 2022

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the announcement from Government of the significant easing of most Covid public health restrictions. Ibec also welcomed that the announcement signalled that greater personal responsibility for individuals and autonomy for businesses in their office operations will be afforded in this next phase.  Ibec CEO Danny

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Jim Woulfe and Lucinda Woods Appointed to the Board of Enterprise Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 25 January 2022

Former Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe has been appointed to the board of Enterprise Ireland alongside financial strategist Lucinda Woods. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar announced the appointment. It follows the publication this week of Enterprise Ireland’s results for 2021 which shows that companies supported by the State body

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Omicron Sees Business Activity in Dublin Expand at Softer Pace in Q4

By Ryan Harmon 21 January 2022

The latest PMI survey shows that business activity in Dublin continued to increase during the final quarter of 2021 but at the slowest rate since Q1 when Ireland was in full lockdown. While the headline rate remained elevated at 59.4 it slowed from 62.1 in Q3, as the emergence of the Omicron variant at the end […]

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Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office Clients Created Over 300 Jobs in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 21 January 2022

Local Enterprise Office Kerry now supporting over 285 small businesses and 1,272 jobs according to new figures. 313 new jobs created in 2021. 12% job increase from 2020. Net employment gain of 145 in 2021. 285 total small businesses employing 1,272 people supported by LEO Kerry. The net jobs created by Local Enterprise Office Kerry supported […]

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EI Targets Post-Crisis Exports Recovery for Indigenous Firms

By Ryan Harmon 20 January 2022

Enterprise Ireland (EI) is aiming to increase exports by its client companies by nearly 20pc to €30bn within the next three years, according to the latest strategy plan by the State agency. EI, which supports indigenous manufacturing and services companies, also intends to add 15,000 net jobs per year in that time, as it steers […]

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Advantio Creates 40 Jobs in Sligo With Establishment of Cybersecurity HQ

By Ryan Harmon 19 January 2022

Advantio, a Cybersecurity provider specialising in Professional Services, Managed Security Solutions and  SaaS security and compliance solutions, has announced the establishment of its European Cybersecurity HQ in Sligo, with the creation of approximately 40 jobs over the next three years. Established in 2009, Advantio is one of Europe’s leading privately owned