Companies Johnny Sexton invests in seltzer firm Dash as part of major €10m fundraiseThe company sells its fruit-infused drinks in stores such as Donnybrook Fair
Telecoms New GoMo app to eliminate roaming fees for Irish tourists outside the EUThe service will offer data bundles in 160 countries, including the US, Canada and Australia
Economics European interest rates set to rise by a further 0.5%The move will further push up the cost of borrowing as officials look to limit inflation
Construction Typical pay for surveyors rises to €77k as Ireland grapples with shortageThe Society of Chartered Surveyors said salaries are significantly higher in Dublin
Hospitality Cork hotel group introduces paid leave for staff getting fertility treatmentEmployees at Trigon Hotels will also be able to work from home and have flexible start and finish times
Work Businesses advised to ‘target unemployed young people’ amid severe labour shortagesNew figures show while the unemployment rate is still at near-record lows, youth unemployment is relatively high
Politics Predicted UK recession ‘makes the case’ for a united IrelandThe SDLP has said Northern Ireland should return to the EU by joining with the Republic
Politics Ireland perceived to be less corrupt than the UK for first time in 25 yearsTransparency International said the result was due to the lack of any major international scandals
Energy Businesses warned tomorrow is deadline day for Ireland’s energy support schemeCompanies which have been hit by significant energy price rises can apply to the initiative
Retail Centra to create nearly 500 jobs as it opens 18 new storesSales at the retailer rose to nearly €2 billion last year
Travel Ryanair posts record profits as traffic rises above pre-Covid levelsThe airline said there was huge pent-up demand for travel after lockdowns
Housing Ibec calls for property taxes to be used to cut housing developer feesThe business lobby group says its ideas could reduce the price of a €400,000 home by €30,000
Economy Insolvencies rise as number of Irish start-ups falls to six year lowRising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis created an uncertain economic environment for entrepreneurs
Health Company behind Webdoctor.ie valued at €62m after major US firm investsResMed, a healthcare business with 8,000 staff, invested €7m in the Dublin organisation
Transport Officials find no need for orbital Luas line around DublinHowever, there are plans to examine the issue again some time in the 2030s
Economy End in sight for mortgage holders as interest rate hikes to peak in MayMonthly tracker repayments have surged as officials have increased rates in response to surging inflation
Commercial Property Private equity investors turn away from buying Dublin pubsBuyers may instead look at regional pubs after acquiring many prime Dublin sites in 2021
Work HSE-funded agencies prepare for indefinite strike due to ‘unequal’ treatment Fórsa has said staff in community and voluntary roles have worse conditions than those working directly for the health service
Tech Irish tech workers face further job losses as IBM and SAP to cut rolesThe move is the latest in a series of layoffs in the tech sector
Work Just 12% of Irish employers introduce right to disconnect policyA code of practise launched in 2021 was previously criticised for being ineffectual
