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Pregancy and Covid: The loneliness of the labour ward

The exclusion of partners and families from maternity services during the pandemic has led to increasing distress for pregnant women. Will the government’s new roadmap, to be announced this week, finally address their concerns?

Not measuring up: why sizing in women’s fashion is so inconsistent

Erratic sizing in women’s clothing has been the bane of female shoppers’ lives for some time, where a 10 in one shop – or garment – can be larger than a 14 elsewhere. Finally, a few innovators are making changes

Childcare costs: a creche course in financial stress

As more people begin to return to the workplace, the old familiar nightmare of exorbitant childcare costs is starting to rear its head again – but some parents are taking a stand

Beauty salon sees the bigger picture with online service

Elm beauty salon in Tullow has a new website, new brands and a pop-up Christmas shop, and its owner Liz Morrissey credits the Local Enterprise Office with helping the company grow

Expansion plans for Carlow-based multinational

Protection insurance provider Unum has announced it is to create 50 new jobs at its base in the town

Destination Carlow town: Keeping it in the family

It hasn’t been the easiest year for Irish businesses, but in Carlow town, community camaraderie and a fighting spirit through generations has given the shopping district a continued energy

Family business roots its business development in Co Carlow

With the help of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme, Cullen Nurseries used the time during lockdown to build the company’s website

The Enterprising ways of Co Carlow

Despite the many obstacles thrown their way this year, Co Carlow businesses are biting back with the help of their Local Enterprise Office

Remote working – the future of work?

Ian Prenty, a tax director in Deloitte, discusses the compliance issues that come with remote working

Local family favourite reaches a national audience

Rea’s Department Store in Bagenalstown is using technology to broaden its customer base

International language school quick to learn online methods

CIELS has brought its English language teaching to a new level by delivering classes on a new online learning platform

Unlocking the €2.3bn annual circular economy opportunity in Ireland

The circular economy may be in its relative infancy in Ireland, but a new initiative aimed at enabling Irish Industry to capitalise on resources is about to change all of that

It’s time to put pensions back on the table

No matter how far away you are from retirement, it is always a good time to start a pension or to build up your contributions. And the tax benefits are considerable

Coronavirus caution sees close eye being kept on pensions

A new global report on the pensions landscape finds Irish savers are keeping tabs on their pensions even more as the pandemic rumbles on

US-based insurance broker NFP embarks on growth plan for Ireland

The US-based investment broker is embarking on a growth plan for Ireland

Don’t be late to the pension party

Colm Power of NFP Ireland tells Siobhán Maguire why there is no time like the present to start a pension

Your guide to the annual self-assessed tax return

In a special report, Colin Forbes, Tax Partner in Deloitte Ireland LLP and Catherine O’Neill, Tax Director in Deloitte Ireland LLP, provide a timely and insightful ‘walk through’ to completing your 2019 self-assessed tax return

Brexit is back, so be prepared

As the Brexit transition period comes to an end, Irish businesses trading with British firms and organisations will need to familiarise themselves with new tariffs, form-filling and regulations

Is the traditional workplace a thing of the past?

Rumours of the demise of the office are exaggerated, but a new poll suggests many firms are planning to downsize or reassess their workspaces in light of the latest guidelines

An inspiring lesson in how to move with the changing times

The Institute of Public Administration is well equipped to guide and support Ireland’s public service sector in these unusual times