Top civil servants warned of ‘deep scarring effects’ of lockdowns
Officials at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform reported that the lifting of level 5 restrictions before Christmas did not have an ‘immediate and positive impact on the labour market’
BMW urged government to relent on carbon taxes
Motor giant lobbied against new VRT bands later adopted in this year’s budget
SBCI plans new funding options to help SMEs
The state-backed Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland has tendered for research to gain a better understanding of small business needs in the light of Brexit and Covid-19
FBD says pub court decision is limited to specific policies
The insurer has told most of its customers that their policies don‘t cover Covid-19, and is refusing to pay the plaintiffs’ full legal costs
Telegram and Covid-19: Reopening the door to a secretive parallel universe
The Great Reopening conspiracy theory movement has been flourishing on Telegram, a messaging app widely used throughout Europe by disaffected groups and peddlers of Covid-19 denialism. Now it has found its way to Ireland
‘Blind eye’ can’t be turned to China’s treatment of Uighurs, rights group says
Human rights group Glan has warned there is a credible case that the Asian superpower is committing ‘genocide’
Analysis: Why Michael O’Leary and Ryanair see an opportunity during the Covid-19 crisis
A robust balance sheet, a lower cost base and the prospect of greater numbers flying soon due to vaccination mean the airline is well placed to become a bigger player in the years to come
Providence Resources secures approval for survey work at Ballyroe oil and gas field
Irish exploration firm will undertake a seabed and shallow geophysical survey as well as an environmental baseline and habitat assessment survey at the site
Officials warned ministers of dire consequences of lockdown plan
Documents reveal the deep divisions between health and economic priorities as Nphet called for stricter health restrictions last October
Dalata and Trigon hotels willing to offer travel quarantine services
Mandatory 14-day quarantine is coming into force later this month for travellers from Brazil and South Africa
Bord Bia to woo Irish food producers online
The semi-state body is in talks with digital giants like Amazon to ease the transition to a swiftly growing marketplace
Norwegian firm makes merger offer to Providence
SpotOn Energy finalised a farm-out deal with the exploration firm for the Barryroe oil and gas field last years
All bar none: publicans’ court victory to cost insurers dearly
Last Friday’s finding against FBD in a test case taken by four publicans will have wide-reaching implications for the hospitality sector
Varadkar adds to pressure on insurers over Covid cover
Judgment opens way for about 1,300 claims from business owners, while Sinn Féin calls on Central Bank to launch tracker mortgage-style examination
Pub groups win landmark case against FBD
Publicans are entitled to compensation for disruption to their business caused by the pandemic, Commercial Court finds
Key takeaways from Ryanair’s trading update
Pandemic continues to hit airline’s financial performance but a lack of cash is not an immediate problem
State should buffer private childcare, says Ibec executive
Darragh Whelan, director of Childhood Services Ireland, says government has no desire to move to public model for the sector
ICU practice seeks funding for pre-surgery algorithm
Critical Care Partners, which has already signed multimillion-euro contracts with two hospitals, claims the algorithm can hugely improve efficiency
Business leaders condemn online group urging breach of lockdown
Minister Leo Varadkar warned firms not to heed growing Irish branch of British far-right social media movement
Skies darken for airlines as hope of quick recovery fades
Tighter curbs on international travel, new variants of Covid-19 and problems with vaccine supplies have all dimmed the prospects of aviation experiencing a strong return in 2021