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companies

Big Tech pushes countries to seek power market revamp amid demand

The EU’s largest eastern economy is currently rethinking its 2040 energy policy, with the climate ministry hinting it will mainly bet on weather-dependent wind and solar power

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companies

Motorola Solutions to create 200 jobs in Cork, undeterred by housing crisis

<p>Feargal O'Rourke has been named as the new chair of the IDA to succeed Frank Ryan.</p>

economy

Ex-PwC chief Feargal O'Rourke named as new IDA chair

Verizon Turns To Inside Fixer To Pull Mobile Giant Out Of Slump

companies

Verizon to create 400 jobs in Limerick

IDA chief: Investors see stability and certainty in Ireland

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IDA chief: Investors see stability and certainty in Ireland

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economy

Economist Jim Power predicts no major budget pay-off for Coalition

IDA chief forecasts continued growth for investment projects

IDA chief forecasts continued growth for investment projects

Ireland is hugely reliant on foreign multinationals, which have almost doubled their total workforce to 301,000 in the last decade

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Ireland has failed to grow its energy supply network — IDA

Ireland has failed to grow its energy supply network — IDA

CEO defends growing number of data centres saying Ireland needs to grow energy supply though offshore wind

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

IDA spends €165k on legal consultancy for just 13 FOIs

IDA spends €165k on legal consultancy for just 13 FOIs

The IDA said it had relied on external law firms because of the 'existing workload' of its own internal legal team

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Multinational Rubrik fuels growth from its Cork base

Multinational Rubrik fuels growth from its Cork base

Having planned to hire 50 staff in Cork, Rubrik has doubled that headcount — and a senior executive credits that success on the quality of graduates from institutions such as MTU

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

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Concerns over IDA plans to hire business development consultant in Israel

The Israeli military recently concluded military operations in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, with 13 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier killed in the fighting.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023

IDA says outlook for investment remains strong

IDA says outlook for investment remains strong

IDA secured 242 investments which included 89 expansions and 103 first-time investments

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Councillors seek action for neglected Fermoy IDA site

Councillors seek action for neglected Fermoy IDA site

The former Fitzgerald Camp army barracks is a fully-serviced site which has lain empty for 21 years in the north Cork town

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

If Paradise was half as nice: Head turner on Cork's Blackrock Road for €1.1m

S If Paradise was half as nice: Head turner on Cork's Blackrock Road for €1.1m

You’d almost buy this house for the garden/veranda combo alone.

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

IDA has 'washed their hands of West Cork' — Council asks for unused landbanks

IDA has 'washed their hands of West Cork' — Council asks for unused landbanks

Cork County councillor maintained the IDA is concentrating on metropolitan areas at the expense of rural ones

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

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Ireland's life sciences sector may benefit from Big Tech job losses

Hiring at medtech and biopharma firms has increased by 19% since the onset of the pandemic — and the booming sector may be hiring many people laid off due to the global tech downturn

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Joyce Fegan: Shein shenanigans show Middle Ireland is millennial now

Joyce Fegan: Shein shenanigans show Middle Ireland is millennial now

There is that moment when your beloved niece or nephew turns around and offers to buy you a drink at the bar, and you realise the child you still dote on has actually come of age.

Sun, 14 May, 2023

IDA: US medtech firm Dexcom 'confident' about Ireland expansion despite housing crisis

IDA: US medtech firm Dexcom 'confident' about Ireland expansion despite housing crisis

Mr Lohan, who was recently appointed to the role of chief executive, said the IDA has “been highlighting these issues on infrastructure and the national carrying capacity for probably four to five years”.

Fri, 05 May, 2023

€100m plan for East Cork outlet centre 'back on track' yet again

€100m plan for East Cork outlet centre 'back on track' yet again

Managing director of British-based Rioja Estates Giles Membrey said his company has reactivated the plan it first mooted 36 months ago for the Tourist Outlet Village (TOV) in Carrigtwohill

Thu, 04 May, 2023

TikTok ban on BBC phones and devices

Irish Examiner View: Cyber suspicion takes hold as TikTok concerns grow

IDA Ireland has told staff to delete video-sharing app TikTok from their devices, despite the company being one of its clients.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

TikTok ban on BBC phones and devices

IDA staff told to remove client company TikTok's app from phones

The State's foreign investment agency has told staff to remove TikTok from work phones, despite the social media platform being a client company.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

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John Whelan: Ireland has to plan to save its blue-collar jobs

International pressure to cut , risks to supply chains, and a phobia about relying on Chinese producers, is pushing Ireland’s manufacturing to the pin of its proverbial collar.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

New IDA chief Lohan 'may have to focus on housing as much as tech jobs shakeout'

New IDA chief Lohan 'may have to focus on housing as much as tech jobs shakeout'

US tech giants have started to shed jobs but securing homes for workers will be just as significant a challenge for Ireland

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Tánaiste to appear on big screen in Times Square during US visit

Tánaiste to appear on big screen in Times Square during US visit

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is set to appear on a large screen in Times Square during his 11-day tour of New York and Boston to mark St Patrick’s Day festivities.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Cork councillors to consider land sale to facilitate Apple HQ expansion

Cork councillors to consider land sale to facilitate Apple HQ expansion

A landbank has been lined up for disposal to the IDA for €1,890,000 pending a decision at next Monday’s city council meeting

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Housing crisis and energy costs making Ireland less competitive in securing inward investment

Housing crisis and energy costs making Ireland less competitive in securing inward investment

Briefing to Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney highlights 'key competitiveness issues' in securing new investment into Ireland

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Climate activists block airport in Switzerland

Davos 2023: Global recession in 2023 seen as likely in WEF survey

Two-thirds of private and public sector chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect a global recession in 2023, the Davos-organiser said as business and government leaders gathered for its annual meeting.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

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Joining EU was inflexion point in Ireland's progress

Our success owes much to joining the European Community 50 years ago, writes Mark Henry

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

'We’ve faced challenges before and been successful,' says IDA South West boss

'We’ve faced challenges before and been successful,' says IDA South West boss

Patrick Doyle became the IDA's regional manager for the South West area four months ago

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

ESRI: Ireland's reliance on multinationals leaves the economy open to risks, but recession unlikely

ESRI: Ireland's reliance on multinationals leaves the economy open to risks, but recession unlikely

Consumer consumption reached almost 6% this year but is expected to drop to just over 2% next year as shoppers tighten their belts

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Oliver Mangan: Few workers leave Irish economy very reliant on labour from overseas

Oliver Mangan: Few workers leave Irish economy very reliant on labour from overseas

Strong inflows of foreign direct investment have been a key factor behind the extraordinary growth in output, exports and employment enjoyed by the Irish economy in the past couple of years.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

IDA sees weaker flow of investment projects but is still upbeat about tech jobs outlook

IDA sees weaker flow of investment projects but is still upbeat about tech jobs outlook

Despite mass layoffs by several online giants, Mary Buckley says the IDA's client companies are optimistic about their prospects

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

Oliver Mangan: Irish economy was never expected to escape impact of the global downturn

Oliver Mangan: Irish economy was never expected to escape impact of the global downturn

The first signs of the marked slowdown in the pace of global growth impacting the Irish economy have become apparent recently, with announcements of imminent job losses in a number of high-profile tech companies.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Paschal Donohoe brands tech firms' handling of job losses as 'appalling'

Paschal Donohoe brands tech firms' handling of job losses as 'appalling'

Mr Donohoe said the job losses were now an opportunity for some of the people involved to create their own companies

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Assessing damage to Ireland Inc

Tech sector in trouble

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

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Leo Varadkar to meet IDA over Twitter and Stripe job losses

By law, the Department of Enterprise is supposed to be informed of widespread layoffs at large firms — but the minister, Leo Varadkar, received no such notice about Twitter job cuts

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Twitter firings don't mark end of Irish tech boom, says IDA boss

Twitter firings don't mark end of Irish tech boom, says IDA boss

Speaking at a jobs announcement in Cork, Mary Buckley said the 'robust' tech sector in Ireland is continuing to hire despite economic headwinds

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Energy costs

Jim Power: Only real issue is the size and nature of budget intervention on energy bills

Many small businesses have not recovered fully from the effects of the pandemic, and this latest crisis could push many over the edge, writes Jim Power.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

Mechanical and electrical services firm EnerMech to create 170 jobs in its new facility

Mechanical and electrical services firm EnerMech to create 170 jobs in its new facility

Already operating in Ireland for a year, the firm is opening its first official facility in the IDA's Athlone Business and Technology Park

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Ronan Dunne: Proposed law to screen investments into Ireland sparks debate

Ronan Dunne: Proposed law to screen investments into Ireland sparks debate

The IDA reported in June that Ireland had experienced a 9% increase in inward investment for the first six months of this year, marking the highest ever increase in , or FDI, in the State.

Sun, 21 Aug, 2022

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Gender pay gap revealed at top of Enterprise Ireland and IDA

The majority of staff of both Enterprise Ireland and the IDA are women

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

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UK's Truss attacks TikTok, the Chinese social media giant that plans to employ 3,000 in Ireland

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian criticised Ms Truss’ comments, saying that British politicians that making irresponsible remarks, including hyping-up the so-called 'China threat'.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

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UK remains a key trade market for Ireland since Brexit

The UK is the largest source of goods imported into the country, while the US remains Ireland's largest export destination

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Japan-Ireland Summit in Tokyo

Sod it: Taoiseach flings the dirt on final leg of Japan trip

The day started with green tea and dumplings but ended with Irish beef as Micheál Martin turned the sod on a new €21.4m HQ in Tokyo which will support Ireland's €2.8bn exports to Japan

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Housing availability 'not a huge constraint' in FDI decisions

Housing availability 'not a huge constraint' in FDI decisions

IDA chief says infrastructure remains critical for attracting foreign investment into Ireland

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Financial services giant Citi to create 300 more jobs in Ireland

Financial services giant Citi to create 300 more jobs in Ireland

MarketStar, which provides sales services to businesses, said it will create an additional 300 jobs in the next three years in Dublin

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

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Taoiseach and IDA see Ireland's climate plans as key to FDI growth

IDA chief executive Martin Shanahan said Ireland aims to be a global leader in the area of green or sustainable finance

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

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IDA Ireland to target Apple-supplier Foxconn

Tech giant is looking for sites to build electric vehicles in Europe

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Martin Shanahan: Ireland is still well-placed to compete for FDI

Martin Shanahan: Ireland is still well-placed to compete for FDI

The announcements in the budget of supports and funding allocated to housing, education, childcare and infrastructural development are to be welcomed, as is the €90m aviation package to help Ireland rebuild vital connectivity

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Revealed: Data centres believe stark warnings on electricity supply 'over-estimated'

Revealed: Data centres believe stark warnings on electricity supply 'over-estimated'

Briefing note prepared for IDA said recent concerns over so-called amber power alerts for electricity shortages had led to a number of 'significant public interventions'

Fri, 10 Sep, 2021