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Nearly three in five respondents also say they are more likely to buy from a retailer with a .ie domain.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-154 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-services-sector-records-fastest-growth-of-2025-in-october-article-154.aspx Ireland’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace this year in October, rebounding strongly after near-stagnant growth just two months earlier, according to the latest AIB Ireland Services PMI survey.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-152 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/deliveroo-launches-on-demand-retail-shopping-in-ireland-article-152.aspx Deliveroo is expanding beyond food delivery to offer on-demand shopping for a variety of retail products across Ireland. Starting today, the new service is available in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-148 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eight-food-business-closures-in-august-article-148.aspx The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed that it issued eight closure orders and one prohibition order in August due to serious violations of food safety laws.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-149 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/food-inflation-hits-51-in-august-article-149.aspx Food prices in Ireland rose by 5.1% in August, marking the highest annual increase since December 2023, when food inflation stood at 5.6%, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-142 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/food-prices-up-5-in-august-inflation-hits-four-month-high-article-142.aspx New estimates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that food prices rose by 5% in August compared to the same month last year. Month-on-month, food prices increased by 0.4% from July.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-144 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/electric-vehicle-registrations-continue-strong-growth-article-144.aspx New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) shows another sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) registrations, continuing a strong upward trend.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-140 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-commission-wine-and-spirits-unlikely-to-be-exempt-from-us-tariffs-article-140.aspx The European Commission anticipates that wine and spirits will not be among the initial exemptions from a new 15% tariff on most EU goods exported to the US. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-138 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/energy-concerns-force-amazon-to-abandon-300m-dublin-project-article-138.aspx Amazon has pulled out of a planned €300 million investment in Dublin that would have created over 500 jobs, citing uncertainty over the future electricity supply needed for the facility.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-135 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/year-on-year-surge-in-food-and-beverage-costs-article-135.aspx According to the latest inflation data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), food and drink prices have seen a sharp increase over the past year.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-133 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-shoppers-more-concerned-about-food-prices-than-global-peers-article-133.aspx Irish consumers are more worried about rising food prices than their international counterparts, according to the PwC 2025 Irish and Global Voice of the Consumer study]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-134 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/solar-energy-in-ireland-increases-by-160-since-2023-article-134.aspx Ireland’s solar energy capacity has grown significantly, increasing by 49% in the past year and by 160% since 2023, according to new figures released today by Solar Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-129 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/revolut-confirms-irish-mortgage-market-entry-article-129.aspx Revolut has confirmed plans to enter the Irish mortgage market later this year, with a soft launch expected in the third quarter and a full rollout targeted by the end of 2025.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-126 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/commercial-vacancy-rate-hits-record-high-of-145-article-126.aspx The national commercial vacancy rate in Ireland has hit a record high of 14.5% in Q4 2024, according to the GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, prepared by EY. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-125 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/residential-property-prices-increased-by-81-in-the-12-months-leading-up-to-january-article-125.aspx According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office, property prices increased by 8.1% in the 12 months leading up to January this year.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-124 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/amazon-has-launched-its-new-dedicated-website-for-ireland-article-124.aspx Amazon has launched its new dedicated website for Ireland - Amazon.ie. The company announced that Irish customers can now shop from a selection of over 200 million products, with prices listed in euros, faster delivery options, and easier returns. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-122 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/ai-is-projected-to-contribute-250-billion-to-irelands-economy-by-2035-article-122.aspx A new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin projects that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute €250 billion to Ireland's economy, as measured by GDP, over the next decade. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-120 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irelands-exports-reach-record-high-in-2024-article-120.aspx Ireland experienced a remarkable year in 2024, with goods exports rising by 14%. However, exports to the UK declined by 10%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-119 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/corrib-oil-to-create-1200-jobs-by-2030-article-119.aspx Corrib Oil, a service station and energy company, has announced plans to more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 locations by 2030, creating 1,200 jobs across Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-117 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/government-reduces-aib-stake-and-hints-at-possible-exit-this-year-article-117.aspx The Irish government has reduced its stake in AIB Group from 17.5% to 12.5% and may completely exit its position in the bank later this year, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced today.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-114 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/corporate-insolvencies-hit-highest-level-since-2016-article-114.aspx A total of 875 corporate insolvencies were recorded last year, marking the highest level since 2016, according to new figures from Deloitte. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain the hardest hit.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-115 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/grid-constraints-reduce-wind-energys-share-of-electricity-supply-article-115.aspx Wind energy's contribution to Ireland’s electricity supply declined in 2024 due to grid constraints, according to Wind Energy Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-116 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-food-and-drink-exports-reach-record-high-reports-bord-bia-article-116.aspx Irish food, drink and horticulture exports were worth €17 billion last year, according to Bord Bia - a record high.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-111 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/nearly-400m-in-grant-support-distributed-to-smes-article-111.aspx Nearly €400 million has been disbursed this year to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Power Up Grant and the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Scheme, providing critical support during a challenging year for small businesses.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-109 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-inflation-rate-article-109.aspx Prices in Ireland increased by 1 percent in the year leading up to November 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-108 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/esri-warns-house-prices-overvalued-by-8-10-article-108.aspx Irish property prices are estimated to be overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-106 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/over-400000-credit-card-holders-continue-to-face-aprs-exceeding-23-article-106.aspx A review conducted by the Central Bank has revealed that over 400,000 of Ireland's approximately 1.3 million credit card accounts are subject to Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) exceeding 23%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-105 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/applegreen-announces-1-billion-investment-for-expansion-in-ireland-uk-and-us-article-105.aspx Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen has unveiled a €1 billion investment strategy to expand its operations over the next five years. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-104 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/construction-sector-operating-at-77-capacity-amid-high-demand-article-104.aspx The Irish construction industry is currently operating at roughly 75% capacity, despite high demand for new housing and infrastructure projects]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-102 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/plans-submitted-for-141m-solar-farm-on-428-acre-site-in-co-kildare-article-102.aspx Plans have been submitted for a €141 million solar farm project in County Kildare, covering 428 acres across the townlands of Cadamstown, Ballina, Clonuff, and Garrisker. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-100 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/diageo-is-set-to-invest-30-million-in-its-brewery-to-accommodate-the-surging-demand-for-guinness-0-article-100.aspx Diageo is set to invest €30 million in its St James's Gate brewery to meet the growing demand for non-alcoholic Guinness. Sales of Guinness 0.0 on draft saw a nearly 49% increase last year, reflecting a broader trend toward non-alcoholic beverages.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-99 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/the-irish-data-protection-authority-has-fined-linkedin-310-million-article-99.aspx The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a total of €310 million in fines on LinkedIn, following an investigation into the platform's handling of users' personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-98 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-smes-cite-staffing-energy-expenses-and-access-to-finance-as-major-concerns-article-98.aspx Access to skilled staff, high energy and transport costs, and access to finance are the biggest risks identified by Irish SMEs in a survey by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), the State’s promotional financial institution.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-97 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/influence-of-ai-technologies-for-business-in-ireland-article-97.aspx AI technologies are profoundly impacting businesses in Ireland, spanning various sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and more.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-96 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/it-business-in-ireland-in-2024-article-96.aspx The IT business landscape in Ireland in 2024 is characterized by significant growth and innovation, driven by several key factors including government support, a robust startup ecosystem, and advancements in digital technology.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-95 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/a-third-of-new-startup-businesses-disappear-within-four-years-article-95.aspx According to new research, one-third of all new businesses fail during the first four years of operation.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-94 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/a-significant-increase-in-the-number-of-houses-being-bulk-bought-in-ireland-article-94.aspx According to new data, the number of properties bulk-bought by investors has climbed dramatically in the last three years, despite an additional 10% levy imposed by funds to discourage the activity.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-93 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/as-part-of-a-100-million-makeover-the-st-stephens-green-shopping-mall-will-be-renovated-article-93.aspx Dublin City Council has approved a €100 million makeover of the famous and 'outdated' St Stephen's Green shopping centre.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-92 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/as-fares-increase-ryanair-anticipates-record-yearly-profit-and-pledges-a-regular-dividend-article-92.aspx Ryanair announced that it anticipates posting a record annual profit and that it will pay investors a dividend on a regular basis for the first time. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-84 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/how-to-finance-your-small-business-start-up-article-84.aspx Finding the finance to get a small business off the ground is a major issue for any potential small business but there are a number of sources you can tap into.]]>