Economy Irish economy fastest-growing in eurozone as region’s GDP revised up to 0.3%Figures released today show that Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.3 per cent between July and September, with Cyprus and Malta growing by 1.3 per cent
Eurozone Makhlouf says minimum 0.5% rate rise needed as ECB prepares for crunch meeting next week Central Bank Governor says European Central Bank must be open to policy rates moving into restrictive territory for some time
Economy Services sector growth slows as recession fears and energy crisis weigh on confidence Latest index remains above 50 mark, signifying expansion, but is the weakest rise in its 21-month growth sequence
Media RTÉ restores board member fees amid wide-ranging cutbacks Siún Ní Raghallaigh, incoming chair of the board, will receive €31,500
Planning Director general of RTÉ called city council chief over planning decisionDee Forbes contacted Owen Keegan following Dublin City Council recommendation to mostly retain protected status of Montrose buildings
Pharma Horizon in separate sale talks with Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson and AmgenDublin-based global pharma company disclosed on Wednesday it was in talks about a potential sale of the company
Tech Ryanair to hire 150 tech jobsCompany said new roles would aid its digital transformation and help the company deliver “cutting edge projects”
Economy Eurozone inflation finally slows in sign of hope for European Central BankPrices in Ireland increased an estimated 9 per cent in the 12 months to the end of November compared to a 9.4 per cent increase the previous month
Tech Twitter stops policing Covid-19 misinformation under MuskMore than 11,000 accounts had been suspended and over 97,000 pieces of misleading content removed from the time Twitter introduced its policy in January 2020
Companies Mulberry signs lease for new store off Grafton StreetLuxury brand has commenced fit-out works at Number 24 Duke Street and said it expects the new store to open in time for the busy Christmas shopping period
Tourism No role for RTB in regulating short-term lets after disagreement with Fáilte Ireland over new systemLegislation to be published establishing new registration system for homeowners and platforms
Tech Meta fined €265m by Data Protection Commission over Facebook privacy breachLatest fine brings to almost €1 billion total amount platform has been fined by DPC
Companies Wendy’s hamburger chain to enter Irish market Fast food chain has more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide
Tech Regulation Data Protection Commission seeks clarity from Twitter over Brussels office closure Key location for tech giant to engage in European regulation had been reduced to just two executives following Elon Musk’s staff cuts
Housing Delivery of almost 9,000 new homes in Dublin at risk if infrastructure not built Local government auditor warns failure to secure development contributions could adversely impact landmark project at Cherrywood
Planning Housing Minister warned of risk in replacing Bord Pleanála membersIrish Planning Institute raises concern over future technical and environmental expertise at troubled organisation
Healthcare Uniphar acquires Dutch pharmaceutical company for €75mBModesto focuses on the distribution of medicines, clinical trial services, market authorisation holder and medical device distribution
Finance Paschal Donohoe submits candidacy for second term as Eurogroup president Donohoe said on Monday he was committed to “further strengthening our banking union” at the helm of the informal group of 19 finance ministers
Health Tapes Investigative journalism award for the Business Post The publication won the NewsBrands Ireland award for its Health Tapes investigation, a series of reports by Aaron Rogan and Daniel Murray which revealed financial dysfunction and distrust in the health system
Companies Entertainment.ie owner enters rescue scheme for companies under serious financial pressureDublin-based digital media firm Packed House seeks ‘rescue plan’ amid mounting debts and losses
