Politics A prince who was never to be king: The highs and lows of Simon Coveney’s careerCoveney announced he will be standing down from cabinet next week, as new Fine Gael leader Simon Harris prepares for a reshuffle
Politics Simon Coveney to step down from Cabinet Enterprise minister said he would not be making himself available to serve in cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week
Tech Analysis: Entrepreneurs show little appetite for Irish replica of France’s ‘Station F’ hub There are concerns that a national tech incubator could be as disastrous as Media Labs Europe was for Ireland
Tech Government scouts Dublin sites for new state start-up campusSimon Coveney said locations in Dublin city centre and on the outskirts of the capital are being looked at for the proposed hub
Fine Gael Simon Coveney rules himself out of Fine Gael leadership raceCoveney told RTÉ Six One news that he was informed by Varadkar of his decision to step down in a phone call on Tuesday evening.
Companies Ibec calls on government to introduce employer PRSI rebate in face of rising costsNew report finds labour costs in Ireland could rise by 20 per cent over the next two years
Hospitality Hospitality firms face 19% cost hikes by 2026 due to rise in living wage – government reportSimon Coveney to outline further supports for businesses impacted most by recent legislative changes
Politics Coveney to travel to Abu Dhabi this week for trade conference Negotiations will focus on reform of the World Trade Organisation’s dispute settlement mechanism, agriculture and food security
companies Enterprise Ireland: Many businesses worried about warehoused tax debt deadlineFirms owed €1.75 billion in warehoused debt from the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of 2023
Companies Employment increases to record levels in 2023 among Enterprise Ireland backed firms The semi-state agency said its client companies recorded the third year of consecutive jobs growth and now employ more than 225,000 people
Politics Coveney: ‘No pushback’ from multinationals against Irish stance on IsraelEnterprise minister says Irish position – widely viewed as more sympathetic to Palestine than other EU countries – is ‘respected internationally, and understood’
Companies Overseas investment up 2.5% as IDA issues new warning over Irish infrastructureIDA Ireland hails ‘strong annual results’ despite domestic and global challenges
Politics Fine Gael will fight to be in next government – Simon Coveney Speaking at Fine Gael special conference the Minister for Enterprise said 2024 would be a watershed moment in Irish politics
Insurance Insurers ‘must play their part’ in areas with flood defencesMinister says if state invests millions in protection schemes, then industry should offer cover to businesses
Politics Simon Coveney running out of time to leave a lasting legacy with the nationWith only 15 months at most to go until a general election the enterprise minister shares his plan to support indigenous businesses to grow into multinationals
Politics Businesses worst hit by Storm Ciarán can get up to €100k in flood relief from governmentState is extending relief programme implemented in Cork and Waterford to firms in Louth, Wexford and any other areas impacted by floods in recent weeks
Storm Babet Businesses hit by Storm Babet floods may be offered up to €100,000 in emergency aidThe cabinet is set to sign off on an emergency aid package that will offer grants of up to €100,000 to the worst-affected businesses and organisations
Storm Babet State to increase Storm Babet flood aid to €70,000 for worst-hit firmsGovernment also pressuring insurance sector on quick payouts to Cork and Waterford firms with catastrophic damage after Storm Babet
Budget 2024 Stock exchange: Ailing Euronext’s pleas for stamp duty cut ignoredSimon Coveney confirms government will not introduce tax incentives on trading to support the country’s public equity markets
Energy Australian recruiters poaching electrical workers from Ireland, ESB warns15 per cent of its most experienced contractors left the operator after being approached by recruitment agencies in Australia, ESB says