2,300kms of new cyclepaths across Dublin and surrounding counties planned
A plan to build more than 2,300kms of new cyclepaths across Dublin and surrounding counties have been unveiled by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The transport agency wants to increase the...
View ArticleForceField Signs Agreement with First Choice Energy Ireland for Exclusive LED...
ForceField Energy Inc. (“ForceField”) (FNRG), an international manufacturer, seller and distributor of energy products and solutions, today announced the signing of a three year distribution agreement...
View ArticleLimerick may get $200m investment
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a company valued at €19.7bn on the Nasdaq, has confirmed in an SEC filing that it intends to invest hundreds of millions in Limerick by taking over the former manufacturing...
View ArticleProperty buzz could generate as much as €1bn
The flow of international funds to Irish commercial property has been the standout investment story of 2013. Investment activity this year is expected to exceed €1bn for the first time since 2007. The...
View ArticleMinister Quinn launches procurement of Grangegorman PPP project
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today launched the procurement by public private partnership of two new technologically-advanced education buildings – the Central and East...
View ArticleNew EU mortgage rules good news for borrowers
Labour MEP Phil Prendergast has said that today’s approval of the first ever set of EU-wide standards regulating mortgage loans means borrowers will enjoy better protection, while adding stability to...
View ArticleBarroso – signs of recovery in Irish economy
Governments must work to ensure a fragile European economic recovery is maintained, European Commission president José Manuel Barroso has said. As the euro zone economy returns to growth, he warned...
View ArticleGoogle’s €5.5m innovation centre opens in Dublin
Google’s new digital innovation centre – The Foundry – has been officially opened in Dublin.The technology company has invested €5.5 million in the facility, which will be used to host events and...
View ArticleWe need to start planning for the future – Sherry Fitzgerald
The Chief economist with Sherry Fitzgerald auctioneers claims plans need to be made for the future to accommodate a growing population. Marian Finnegan said there has been drop in the number of retail...
View Article€80 million to be spent on new RCSI medical education facility
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is to invest €80 million in the development of a new medical education facility in Dublin. The development, which is in the planning process, will create...
View ArticleGaines Europe Limited opens new production facility in Arklow
The Minister for Research & Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, today (Wednesday 11 September, 2013) attended the opening of a new production facility in Arklow, as Gaines Europe Limited announced the...
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450 metre “invisible” tower starts construction in Korea
Planning authorities have given the green light for the world’s first “invisible” tower in Seoul, South Korea. GDS Architects have designed the 450 metre Tower Infinity which will use LED lighting and...
View ArticleAirbnb to establish HQ in Dublin
Hospitality company Airbnb is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin. Airbnb describes itself as a “community marketplace” where people can list and find places to stay while travelling. In a...
View ArticleKentz shares hit as takeover faulters
Shares in the Ireland-founded international engineering services group, Kentz, fell by almost 10% yesterday, after one of the two companies linked to a takeover of the firm withdrew its interest days...
View ArticleOECD says, ESB needs to be broken up and privatised
The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Ireland’s enterprise sector was not as dynamic as in other countries and claimed there was scope to improve the business...
View ArticleSod turned on €35m Tullamore Dew distillery
A €35m distillery to bring one of the world’s best-selling whiskeys back to its roots has officially started construction with a sod turning ceremony in Offaly, reports this mornings Irish Independent....
View Article€20m investment in new Ireland HQ
Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources today officially opened SSE plc’s new landmark corporate headquarters and customer service centre for Ireland. SSE Red Oak...
View ArticlePortobello CEO heads up FM Excellence Awards Judging Team
Rebekah Lyons, CEO of the Portobello Institute in Dublin, will head up the judging team for this year’s BIFM Ireland Region Facilities Management Excellence Awards, which is now open for entry. These...
View ArticleGrafton Group to exit Irish Stock Exchange
Grafton Group, which operates the Woodies DIY chain, has become the latest in a line of Irish public companies to depart the Irish Stock Exchange in order to join the FTSE UK index series, in a move...
View ArticleTesco Ireland to create 200 jobs
Tesco Ireland is to create 200 jobs over the coming year with the announcement that it will open seven new stores and six mobile phone shops. The UK retail giant, which employs about 15,000 people in...
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