Mary Buckley, IDA Ireland, outlines key findings in the IDA’s 2015-19 strategy review.

A newly approved Chinese drug for Alzheimer’s will start clinical trials in Europe and the US next year as the country’s first novel therapy for the incurable disease seeks global legitimacy.

Relentless innovation can future-fit Cork’s strong biopharma hub, writes Bernard Mallee

To the unknowing passer-by, yesterday might have presented a similar appearance to Munster Final day as crowds streamed into Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Rather than the spectacle of a hurling or football encounter, however, the legendary venue instead hosted the PM Group’s 40th celebration of business in Cork.

Helen Kelleher talks to Ken Murphy of CareerWise Recruitment

Young people are snapping up apprenticeships, availing of the chance to “earn and learn” across a range of skills areas not usually associated with the in-house training model.

The State’s pricing deal with the pharmaceutical industry ends this year, and the funding of innovation must become a priority, if patients here are to have the early access that patients elsewhere in western Europe have, says Bernard Mallee

US investment into Ireland remains buoyant and there is little to threaten the business ties between the two countries in the future, one of Dell EMC’s most senior executives has said.

A Chinese biotech company developing anti-cancer drugs with Eli Lilly has urged investors to focus on future prospects and not hefty losses.

US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is set to add capacity for about 500 new jobs in Cork.

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US President Donald Trump has picked a former top pharmaceutical and government executive to be his health and human services (HHS) secretary.

Job done. Having put a roof over the heads of a family with seven children, this 1991-built 3,000 sq ft home called Stonewalls at Glinny near Riverstick and within a short drive of Kinsale, is up for sale, and ready to do service all over again.

A €200m expansion at Eli Lilly near Kinsale, Co Cork is not believed to be under threat despite the pharmaceutical company saying it is to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide as well as a number of its global facilities.

A €200m expansion at Eli Lilly near Kinsale, Co Cork is not believed to be under threat despite the pharmaceutical company saying it is to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide as well as a number of its global facilities. 

On a sunny summer’s day, and with a scent of Provence in the air, ‘Cnoc’ has it all and Mór in a tasty package, says Tommy Barker.

Pharmaceutical giant Merck’s announcement of 330 jobs for Cork and Carlow is evidence that multinationals’ fear of US president Donald Trump’s policies are easing — but there could be a threat to Ireland looming from French president Emmanuel Macron, an economist has warned.

Prices go from €225,000 for a mid-terraced four-bed, end ones are €230,000, and three-bed semis are €240,000. Four-bed semis are tops, at €250,000, and some are already pre-booked.

Eli Lilly’s promising diabetes drug Jardiance fell short last quarter, a sign of the major challenges ahead for its new chief executive officer after recent setbacks on other potential new treatments.

2016 was a pivotal year for construction activity in Cork and nationwide, up by 15% for the year ended, while further growth of up to 20% is expected locally and nationally in 2017, say international asset managers and professional advisory firm AECOM.

Global jobs finder website Indeed has announced 500 new jobs for Dublin, as the Government played down fears over future investment into Ireland from the US.

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A US tech and software company is expected to announce the creation of up to 100 jobs in Cork today.

Fears that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s decision to postpone a €200m investment in Kinsale, Co Cork are a reaction to US President Donald Trump’s protectionism are overstated, according to a leading economist.