EU-US tariffs deal at 15% preferable to ‘ruinous’ trade war, says Taoiseach
Both sides are to continue negotiations on the detail, including possible tariff exemptions for several sectors
Peter Burke
EU-US trade deal: Ireland ‘no doubt’ in challenging position over tariffs, says Minister
Accord sees EU accepting 15% import taxes on most of its trade with US
In Ozempic’s home town they fear two things: a new set of tariffs, and a company in Kinsale
Pharmaceutical giants in Europe brace themselves for a tariffs fight that is likely still to come
Taoiseach to ‘delve into’ Amazon’s scrapping of Dublin plant over failure to secure power supply
Tech giant’s decision has closed off prospect of more than 500 jobs being created
Amazon scraps Dublin plant and hundreds of jobs over failure to secure power supply
Tech giant’s decision highlights extent of limitations on State electricity network
‘Economic vandalism’: Unions condemn plan to cut VAT for hospitality sector
Ictu says sector is growing not struggling after Peter Burke earlier said cut was aimed at keeping it ‘sustainable’
New consultation on work permit system announced
Last year about 40,000 permits were granted to workers from outside the EEA
State agencies to implement new rules aiming to enhance transparency in political ads
Introduction of alcohol warning labels to be deferred for two years, Ministers to hear
Warning labels on alcohol an idea from ‘different time’, Minister warned Cabinet colleague
Minister for Enterprise asked Minister for Health to pause plans for alcohol health warnings due to global economic uncertainty
German drug-maker Aenova to create 10 jobs with expansion of Kerry facility
Company, which trades as Temmler Ireland here, said move would enable it to develop ‘innovative drug delivery systems’
Health labelling on alcoholic drinks set to be deferred until 2029
Decision on long-planned move, which was due to come into force in 2026, will be made next week
Crackdown on short-term lets: property owners and politicians push back
Concerns raised by holiday home owners and politicians over plans aimed at freeing up housing for long-term rental market
The cost of living in Ireland is nuts. Even nuttier are the reasons supposed to explain it
If you’re not bamboozled by the rising cost of insurance as claims fall, you must be an actuary
Seized criminal assets to be disposed of more quickly under new measures
Under new Bill, assets seized by Criminal Assets Bureau can be disposed of after two years instead of five
Public policymaking must be sped up and red tape cut, summit will hear
Government’s second annual competitiveness summit to be attended by Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Government’s National Hub strategy delayed
Overall, 90% of commitments outlined in 2022 enterprise white paper are underway, says department
Japan’s ageing population an opportunity for Irish medical technology companies, says EI chief
‘It is no secret that Japan is Ireland’s number one objective in growing relations within the Asian region,’ the Minister for Enterprise said.
Department of Enterprise facing €38m bill due to grant classification issue
Minister warned final figure could be even higher and will be met by ‘savings identified within the department’s capital allocation’
‘Reputation alone will not cut it’ for food industry says new Enterprise Ireland chief
Minister Burke commended former EI chairman for resigning last week
IDA Ireland to spend ‘very significantly more’ than €100m on site for FDI
Yet to be identified site in the west of Ireland is understood to be targeting investment from computer chip manufacturer
Thousands of holiday lets will need planning permission due to Rent Pressure Zone changes
Coalition could face a backlash from ministers in affected areas
Michael Carey steps down as chair of Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency
Action at Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency is to avoid embarrassment for Ministers over late filing of accounts by East Coast Bakehouse
Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO
Kevin Sherry has been interim chief executive since March after Leo Clancy announced he was stepping down for a job in the private sector
Limerick Mayor eyes introduction of hotel tax to fund tourism offerings
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Ireland U-turns to oppose EU pharma reforms after intense lobbying
Pharmaceutical companies stepped up blitz to push Government to back industry position, lobbying logs show
Government U-turns on EU pharma reforms after lobbying
EU had sought to cut time pharmaceutical companies could exclusively sell new drugs, to make generics available sooner
Government wants progress on scrapping triple lock before Dáil break
Pre-legislative scrutiny of changes for deploying troops overseas could be finished by summer recess
Coalition looks to lure new generation of chip-makers to Ireland
National semiconductor strategy aims to create 35,000 jobs by 2040
Coalition to unveil national semiconductor strategy
Seen & Heard: Mercantile Hotel to reopen; hauliers’ concern over ferry schedule; locals object to plans for Dunne’s house
Artificial intelligence to be used in drafting Government department documents
The Department of Enterprise has upgraded its use of generative AI after a change in internal policy
Ireland has strong potential to develop globally competitive offshore wind supply chain, says report
All-island collaboration can ‘maximise SME opportunities in the renewable energy sector’
Ireland must ease tax burden on start-ups to spur innovation and create jobs
Government’s new enterprise strategy could use a small portion of pension fund savings to invest in indigenous firms
State agencies including Enterprise Ireland and IDA summoned to talks with Minister for Enterprise
Some 19 agencies operating under the Department of Enterprise will attend meeting with Peter Burke
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