SMEs Surging labour costs are the ‘most significant challenge’ for vast majority of firms - reportNew research carried out by Red C on behalf of KPMG Ireland shows the number of firms worried about rising wage costs has doubled from last year
Tech Meta releases generative AI tools to help businesses with ad creationThe US tech giant has said its new AI-driven advertising features will be available globally by the end of the year
Dublin Dublin city taskforce tackling transport and safety to be approved by cabinetGroup will be made up of various public bodies including An Garda Siochána, the National Transport Authority, along with business groups
News Government seeks to raise €1bn in new debt through latest bond saleThe state will offer two separate bonds for auction this week as it seeks to raise €1bn in new debt from investors
Dublin Trade group seeks thousands of euro to fund legal challenge to Dublin transport planDublin City Centre Traders Alliance is looking for contributions to fund a legal battle against the council’s traffic plan
Enterprise Expert view: What do SMEs want from May’s business support package?With many firms ‘just limping along’ until the October budget, SMEs are hoping new measures will provide targeted support in numerous areas
Banking Dilosk to acquire Ulster Bank’s €400m portfolio of mortgagesThe financial services company promised continuity of services for customers
Banking AIB buys almost €1 billion worth of shares back from the stateThe latest move means the government now holds a 32.6 per cent share of the bank
Profit and loss Profits more than double at company behind five-star Europe Hotel & Resort in 2023The Killarney Hotels company is ultimately owned by the Leibherr Group, a German-Swiss multinational that manufactures heavy industrial equipment
Housing Almost two-thirds of Dublin businesses have lost employees due to lack of housingLack of affordable housing is proving a major stumbling block for firms in the capital
Aviation Q1 earnings soar 91% at Avolon Irish aircraft leasing company posted net income of $107 million in the first three months of the year
Live News Live News: Irish health food company makes €10 million deal with AldiThe Business Post keeps you up to date with quick-fire updates of the latest in business, tech and current affairs
Results Smurfit Kappa posts €2.7bn revenues as WestRock merger nears completion Ebitda margins dipped by a marginal 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024
Energy Long-awaited marine maps for offshore wind to be published this weekThe government is set to reveal a designated area off the south coast of Ireland where energy companies can apply to build offshore wind farms
Energy ‘This isn’t the end of it’: Carbon tax hike to hit struggling restaurants hardestMore than three-quarters of restaurants are dependent upon gas cookers, according to one industry body
Live News Live News: stock markets fall in response to tumbling oil prices The Business Post keeps you up to date with quick-fire updates of the latest in business, tech and current affairs
Companies Glanbia revenues shrink amid global decline in dairy pricesNutrition giant reiterated full-year guidance of 5 to 8 per cent growth in earnings per share
Banking MoCo Austrian parent firm amasses €1bn in Irish commercial property loansBawag is currently making moves into the Irish mortgage market through its challenger MoCo brand
Hospitality Relief for hospitality sector as street furniture fees waivedExtension of pandemic support will save restaurants, hotels and pubs €125 per outdoor table
Sustainability Lisney targets ESG investors in sale of €7.5 million forestry plots Plots are scattered around the country, with three of them in Wicklow