Profit & Loss Profit & Loss: McDonald’s serves up while losses bite at Eddie Rockets Revealing who is up and who is down as we go inside the world of private Irish businesses
Companies Edmond Scanlon: ‘The Kerry today is very different to five years ago. And in five years, it will be different again’Despite its recent difficulties, the chief executive of Kerry Group is buoyant about the future of the Irish food giant
Restaurants McDonald’s eyes further expansion in Ireland as profits hit record highPre-tax profits at the fast food firm rose by 157 per cent
Environment Revealed: the McDonald’s letter fighting against new EU packaging rulesThe fast food giant claim proposed new packaging regulations could actually lead to an increase in waste
Employment McDonald’s UK and Ireland boss to face MPs as sexual assault allegations intensifyGroup legal action has been launched in relation to assault and harassment allegations, it has been confirmed
business Kildare McDonald’s to remain closed ‘until further notice’ as fire decimates premises Fast food chain says 90 employees work at the Newbridge restaurant
Companies McDonald’s to investigate allegations that Irish worker was taunted after rape Ciara Mangan waived her right to anonymity and spoke publicly this week
Legal McDonald’s chief says harassment claims are ‘shocking’, sets up new investigation unitThe new unit will be run by HR and legal professionals
Restaurants Former McDonalds staff say they endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment at workThe restaurant chain’s UK and Ireland boss issued an apology following claims of sexual harassment, bullying and racism revealed by the BBC
Limerick Why McDonald’s has decided to close Limerick city restaurant The chain has been operating at the site at the junction of Cruises Street and O'Connell Street for 30 years
Companies McDonald’s Irish arm pays out €45m in dividends after jump in salesMcDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland closed its final Irish eatery in 2022, meaning all of its restaurants are now run by franchisees
O’Sullivan-backed start-up sues McDonald’s for $900 millionA company that invented a machine to fix malfunctioning ice-cream machines claims the fast-food giant tried to stunt its growth
Vincent Boland: More twists and turns ahead as VW tries to steer a way into the futureThe car maker’s plans to generate capital for an electric revolution through the sale of Porsche may backfire due to the dominance of its three biggest shareholders
Irish arm of McDonald’s pays €163m in dividends to parent company over five yearsMcDonald’s Restaurants Ireland operates just two eateries, compared with 12 in 2015, as it continues to transfer restaurants to franchise owners