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EU plan to raise tax on digital firms ‘may hurt investment’
EUROPEAN Commission plans to increase taxes on digital firms risk undermining growth and could stifle global efforts to find common solutions to tax issue, US companies operating in the EU said yesterday. The comments echo the Irish Government’s position, which is opposed to the proposals that would see some online companies with little or no […]
Read MoreRenters paying twice as much as mortgage holders
In some Dublin areas it has become twice as expensive to rent as it is to buy, and renters are moving back in with their parents in increasing numbers in a move to try get on the property ladder. Average rents across Ireland rose 2.8pc in the last quarter and are now €1,017.15. In comparison, […]
Read MoreRenters paying twice as much as mortgage holders
In some Dublin areas it has become twice as expensive to rent as it is to buy, and renters are moving back in with their parents in increasing numbers in a move to try get on the property ladder. Average rents across Ireland rose 2.8pc in the last quarter and are now €1,017.15. In comparison, […]
Read MoreYoung drivers warned of risks of being ‘untruthful’ to insurers
Large numbers of young drivers have been accused of being untruthful to their insurers. According to a new study, motorists are not being open about who is the primary driver of the car or about their profession. The survey commissioned by Liberty Insurance also found eight out of 10 drivers of all ages believe that […]
Read MoreYoung drivers warned of risks of being ‘untruthful’ to insurers
Large numbers of young drivers have been accused of being untruthful to their insurers. According to a new study, motorists are not being open about who is the primary driver of the car or about their profession. The survey commissioned by Liberty Insurance also found eight out of 10 drivers of all ages believe that […]
Read MoreFast-track planning for data centres
Tech giants will be able to get fast-track planning permission for data centres under processes being developed by the Department of Enterprise. The Government is devising laws to prevent a repeat of the controversy that had led to severe delays to a proposed €850m project in Athenry, Co Galway. Apple has reportedly warned officials the […]
Read MoreFast-track planning for data centres
Tech giants will be able to get fast-track planning permission for data centres under processes being developed by the Department of Enterprise. The Government is devising laws to prevent a repeat of the controversy that had led to severe delays to a proposed €850m project in Athenry, Co Galway. Apple has reportedly warned officials the […]
Read MoreMore than 120 jobs announced for Dundalk
An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald TD joined Bill Graebel, CEO of Graebel Companies, to announce the creation of 125 new jobs at Graebel Companies in Dundalk. The announcement was made at the opening of the company’s Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) financial shared services and operations centre in […]
Read MoreMore than 120 jobs announced for Dundalk
An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald TD joined Bill Graebel, CEO of Graebel Companies, to announce the creation of 125 new jobs at Graebel Companies in Dundalk. The announcement was made at the opening of the company’s Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) financial shared services and operations centre in […]
Read MoreHiring and staff retention top issues for life science firms
Attracting and retaining talent, as well as reform of the personal tax system, are the biggest challenges facing Ireland’s life sciences sector, according to new research from global executive search firm Accreate. Of the 350 leaders of life science businesses in Ireland that took part in the survey, 84pc said that attracting and retaining talent […]
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