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Commercial property vacancy in Ireland hits ten-year high

At the end of last year there were almost 30,000 empty commercial units across the country

Vacant home numbers fall by 7 per cent last year to less than 85,000

The average vacancy rate across Ireland has dropped to 4 per cent as the number of vacant homes fell to its lowest level in more than five years

EY Ireland to add 900 jobs as revenues rise

Consultancy firm is planning to vote on a global split of its audit and consulting businesses

Artificial Intelligence

Regulating artificial intelligence

Politicians in both Europe and the US are eyeing legislation that will set rules on AI. What impact will it have for start-ups developing solutions and for companies using it to get ahead? Jonathan Keane investigates

Will the metaverse bring us closer?

It may be in its infancy, and the graphics are less than inspiring thus far, but metaverse expert Domhnaill Hernon tells Alex Meehan that the metaverse will bring benefits

EY to split Irish workforce ‘50/50’ in division of audit and consulting units

Company’s well-trailed move intended to help avoid conflicts of interest between different divisions

Energy crisis: Minister admits that businesses are now under threat

Ibec warns that tariffs could ‘seriously undermine’ competitiveness, while SMEs call for emergency supports to tackle spiralling energy costs

Altada chiefs rejected new funding deal that would require them to step back

The celebrated Cork-based AI company says it is seeking bridging finance while it waits for fresh funding, as insiders reveal details of heavy spending, pay roll issues and multiple angry, unpaid creditors

Barrister profession seen as ‘out of touch’ with general public, report says

Large solicitor firms ‘encroaching’ on areas of traditional expertise, according to a strategic review conducted by EY for the Bar Council

EY to set up standalone law firm to focus on mergers and restructuring

New firm to open in second half of 2021 and will hire experienced solicitors from Dublin firms

Department spends €7m on broadband advice in 2020

Legal, technical and economic consultants were among the experts who advised on management of the NBP