Percentage of female partners in Irish law firms rises
Women now make up 35% of partners in country’s firms, up from 33% in 2018
First legal actions taken by Mother and Baby homes survivors against state filed with High Court
In court filings seen by the Business Post, the plaintiffs are claiming damages for personal injuries, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional suffering — and that the state breached their constitutional right to privacy
Vaccine effect begins to show as hospitalisation among the elderly plummets
The number of people over 65 requiring hospital treatment for Covid-19 has fallen by 89 per cent since January 15
Michael Brennan: Difficulties facing women in politics persist through the generations
Stories from history show how women have faced prejudice in their political lives and there is considerable evidence from the present day which shows a level playing field is some way off
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Davy: a corporate titan brought to its knees
It’s been a pillar of Irish public life for almost a century. But now the venerable Dawson Street stockbroker has been rocked by a scandal that threatens to bring down its top brass and destroy its hard-won reputation
Eirgrid will rely on fossil fuels to maintain stable power supply
The energy demands of data centres will pose electricity supply issues for the national grid in the coming years
Nama legal bill runs to over €50m
In its decade in existence, the state agency has hired some of the world’s top law firms to defend its interests
Building heavyweights call for early reopening of sector
Construction executives have voiced frustration at the current paralysis here while the industry has been allowed to operate abroad
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800k private pensioners face 42% hike in supervision fees under government proposal
Private pensions regulator has applied for its annual fee income to rise from €7m to €10m next year
Private experts to weigh in on state mega projects
Ahead of a record €10.8 billion spend on infrastructure, the government hopes to avoid cost overruns which have dogged previous plans
‘Two fingers to the EU’ as UK goes it alone on Brexit
With the Tories’ new Brexit negotiator David Frost adopting what some see as a wrecking-ball aproach, European frustration with an increasingly intransigent UK is being shared by Dublin
Housing Agency head believes affordable housing scheme is more sustainable in long run
€75m scheme to allow 2,000 people a year buy new homes criticised by opposition and ESRI as potentially driving up house prices
Harris to push public sector to take on more apprentices
The Minister for Higher Education is set to impose new targets to boost apprentice numbers in state departments, councils and government bodies
Elaine Byrne: Horseracing’s rules on ‘integrity’ seem to apply only to the small folk
Gordon Elliott behaved crassly, but the infinitely more sinister behaviour of Sheikh Mohammed is being overlooked by the racing authorities
Vincent Boland: Anyone for a third force in Irish banking? No thanks
The exit of Ulster Bank from the market has been followed by the resuscitation of a terrible idea which history tells us is not viable
James McDermott: The grounds for our world sporting bids would not inspire confidence
The only way our joint bid with the British nations for the 2030 World Cup finals will succeed is if Fifa officials are kept well away from inspecting our run-down stadiums
Colin Murphy: We speak the language of inclusion about Travellers, but inaction speaks louder
Six decades on from the days when NSPCA inspectors could have Traveller children placed in institutions, they are still subject to discrimination, as the Pontins scandal showed last week
Tony O’Brien: Our leaky government needs to get its story straight
The coalition‘s communication strategy is a shambles, with the constant dripping of speculation from the top, and our wellbeing is suffering
Challenge now is to reverse the decline of women in tech
The pandemic hasn‘t helped, but the expected recovery process could be seen as an opportunity to encourage cultural change and draw more women into Stem-related careers
Hopin valued at $5.6bn after securing $400m investment
Online events company backed by Web Summit’s Amaranthine Fund more than doubles its valuation in five months
Tech View: The cookie finally crumbles as Google calls a halt
Google is getting rid of third-party cookies in a move that highlights the need for a complete rethink on online advertising
Nokia looks to make a connection with the words of George the Poet
Short Moving Stories are messages of inspiration by writers and influencers which seek to engage on an emotional level with customers, says Stephen Taylor chief marketing officer at Nokia phones
How to manage: Feng shui and Netflix subscriptions are part of a new creative approach to employee rewards
With typical perks such as staff social events, travel and free meals off the cards for now, employers must find new ways to make their people feel valued
Megan Nolan interview: A relationship with writing
The intensely confessional writer has drawn high praise for her debut novel, Acts of Desperation, which deals with the ‘emotional minutiae’ of relationships
#HowIDidIt: a new Women in Leadership podcast from the Business Post
To mark International Women’s Day and the launch of our new podcast, we bring you extracts from the first three interviews in the series, with Hazel Chu, Anne O’Leary and Catherine Martin
Roisin Kiberd: ‘It might not be love that keeps us typing. It might be mutual boredom, or loneliness’
In an extract from her powerful new book The Disconnect, the Irish author writes about the internet and its shadowy role in shaping her relationships
Nadine O’Regan: Fresh female voices seize their moment
From Denise Chaila to Róisín Kiberd, brilliant Irish women are today at the forefront of our culture like never before
How Craft Cocktails is raising the bar
The brand was only ever supposed to be a sideline survival project for publican Dave Mulligan, but now it’s thriving and he’s on the expansion trail
Ivan Gaine: Shared equity proposal can alleviate housing mess
There’s no silver bullet to the current crisis, but the shared equity initiative would make a meaningful difference to aspiring first-time buyers
The women building change in construction
‘Choose to challenge’ is this year’s theme for International Women’s Day – and these nine executives are the very embodiment of that mantra in the industry
Splendid detached Wexford residence comes to market in pristine condition
Cois Coille near the village of Camolin is up for sale with a guide price of €470,000
Fine Arts: Goat at the head of the pack in Eyrefield Lodge sale
An Aubusson tapestry by Louis Le Brocquy is expected to fetch at least €50,000 at the auction of the Kildare stately home’s artefacts
Why interior design is a good business investment
Design is the most dramatic way to change, improve and add value to a business, because people want an all-encompassing experience from the moment they step foot inside it
The high-rise of the Ronan empire
Johnny Ronan has a multi-storey vision for the future of Dublin’s docklands – even if not everyone is happy about it. Here, in an exclusive interview, he expounds on his plans to transform the capital city’s centre
The Sunday Interview: Paul Heery, chief executive of The K Club
New K Club chief executive started his hospitality career collecting glasses in his dad’s pub in Drogheda. After a few high-profile stops along the way, including Gleneagles and Adare Manor, he now has his sights set on making the Co Kildare resort as welcoming as possible
The Profile: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss
The identical twins, made famous when Mark Zuckerberg ‘borrowed’ their idea that ultimately became Facebook, are now registering their regulated cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in Dublin
Making It Work: Hospitality venture prepares new hires for hotel industry post-lockdown
M Recruitment, founded last June by Neil McGettigan, is ready to provide high-level hires to hotels as soon as the industry reopens
Making It Work: Bounce aims for a bigger prize with small rewards
Tech firm Bounce Insights’ founders realised quickly that consumers have to be incentivised in order to engage
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