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19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Founder of Binance crypto exchange admits failing to prevent money laundering
Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to one count of failure to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering programme.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 7:24 AM
Elon Musk's X sues media non-profit over portrayal of site as full of antisemitism
X said Media Matters is driving advertisers away from the platform formerly known as Twitter by portraying it as rife with antisemitic content.
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Nov 21st 2023, 7:24 AM
Analysis: Suspicions grow that government schemes are pumping up new build house prices
A divide has emerged between the price of new builds and second-hand homes, writes Paul O’Donoghue.
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Nov 19th 2023, 7:00 AM
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IBM pulls ads from X after report says they appeared next to antisemitic posts
The European Commission also said that it is pausing its advertising on X today.
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Nov 17th 2023, 10:21 PM
Chair of RTÉ board says there was a 'lapse of control' around the Toy Show Musical
The Board took a “fait accompli” approach to the project, despite knowing its failings.
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Nov 16th 2023, 7:05 PM
Pfizer to cut 100 jobs at Newbridge plant as it scales down Covid-19 vaccine production
Workers’ union Siptu has requested to meet with the plant’s management in an attempt to save some, or all, jobs.
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Nov 7th 2023, 6:14 PM
WeWork's expensive gamble is summed up by its plans in Dublin's Central Plaza
The US firm is deep in crisis, with reports earlier this week revealing it intends to file for bankruptcy.
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Nov 5th 2023, 7:00 AM
Corporation tax receipts fall by €1 billion in October, declining for a third consecutive month
In total, the state collected €5.1 billion in revenue in October.
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Nov 3rd 2023, 6:13 PM
WeWork planning to file for bankruptcy to restructure debts, according to reports
In August, the company said there was “substantial doubt” over its ability to stay in business.
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Nov 1st 2023, 11:07 AM
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ArcelorMittal transfers ownership of Kazakh mine to state after 32 workers die in fire
Over a dozen people are still missing inside the mine.
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Oct 28th 2023, 5:21 PM
Government may increase money available to businesses damaged by flooding, Eamon Ryan says
Under a current scheme, businesses affected by flooding can avail of up to €20,000 for damage to their premises.
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Oct 22nd 2023, 2:17 PM
Paddy Cosgrave resigns as Web Summit CEO amid controversy over Israel comments
A host of companies and speakers have withdrawn from the event following comments made by Cosgrave.
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Oct 21st 2023, 4:30 PM
540 people face redundancy as Nestlé-owned baby formula plant in Limerick set to close
The plant is expected to fully close by 2026.
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Oct 18th 2023, 8:48 PM
Wetherspoons selling pubs in Cork, Waterford and Carlow for €10m
Three pubs will be sold as going concerns but the UK group will hang onto its Dublin and Belfast outposts.
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Oct 18th 2023, 1:34 PM
Analysis: The government's three Budget policies which could throw €500m into a housing money pit
Voters are entitled to an explanation on how the three policies will help deal with the state’s many housing issues, writes Paul O’Donoghue.
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Oct 15th 2023, 7:00 AM
FTX Trial: Founder's top exec testifies against him in crypto-fraud trial
Caroline Ellison told the court that Sam Bankman-Fried directed her to commit crimes in the company.
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Oct 10th 2023, 9:19 PM
Why a former €98m company's poor fortunes could prove painful for Ireland's stock exchange
Paul O’Donoghue takes a look at HealthBeacon’s rollercoaster journey.
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Oct 7th 2023, 7:00 AM
Irish GDP set to contract for the first time in over a decade, ESRI says
The ESRI report states that this is the first episode of negative GDP growth since 2012.
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Oct 4th 2023, 6:00 AM
Corporation tax receipts fall to €1.8 billion in September, exchequer returns show
It is the second consecutive month in which corporate tax declined year-on-year.
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Oct 3rd 2023, 4:57 PM
September
September 2023
Intergenerational fairness? The question mark over making people 66 and older pay PRSI
Ireland’s population is ageing and we need more money from PRSI for pensions – but who’s going to pay it?
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Sep 23rd 2023, 8:00 AM
Why a Dublin firm’s mega-merger has plunged the Irish stock exchange into an existential crisis
Euronext Dublin’s niche could be building a home for up and coming businesses looking to scale quickly and which want a jumping off point into the wider European market, writes Paul O’Donoghue.
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Sep 17th 2023, 7:30 AM
Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation concerns from regulators
France had ordered a halt to sales of the device this week after finding that the phone emitted more electromagnetic waves than permitted.
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Sep 15th 2023, 2:56 PM
TikTok fined €345 million by Ireland's data watchdog over processing of children’s data
Tiktok said that it “respectfully disagreed” with the level of the fine imposed and said it related to features and settings in place three years ago.
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Sep 15th 2023, 1:11 PM
The Late Late Show bags new sponsor ahead of show's return tonight
Permanent TSB says it is partnering up with a “national institution”.
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Sep 15th 2023, 11:09 AM
Minister calls on Pepper to be 'absolutely clear' with customers about new fixed mortgage interest rate
Mortgage holders with non-banks and vulture funds can now switch to one of the pillar banks, says Minister McGrath.
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Sep 12th 2023, 1:04 PM
The government's blind devotion to Help to Buy has likely cost Irish taxpayers €240 million
The state is spending hundreds of millions a year on the Help to Buy Scheme – but around one third of that is going towards people who don’t need it.
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Sep 2nd 2023, 8:00 AM
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The European Union's tough new laws on social media content have officially come into force
Platforms with at least 45 million monthly active users will be subjected to fulfil every new obligation.
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Aug 25th 2023, 1:19 PM
Why Ireland’s biggest private landlord is struggling - despite average rents of €1,800 a month
The short answer: interest rates.
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Aug 13th 2023, 6:30 AM
People Before Profit propose scrapping TV licence and funding RTÉ through a new 'Big Tech Tax'
The party’s self labelled “radical plan” proposes to increase RTÉ’s budget to €500 million through public funds secured by the new tax.
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Aug 10th 2023, 4:03 PM
Tourism Ireland announce Ronan O'Gara as the face of Cork in France
The Corkman will advertise Cork to the French in hopes holidaymakers visit the county during the off-season.
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Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM
San Francisco warns Musk he needs permit for giant, flashing X sign
Local residents complained about the flashing lights emitting from the sign at night.
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Jul 31st 2023, 9:09 PM
National Lottery operator to be bought by French gambling company for €350m
Française des Jeux has agreed to purchase the Lotto operator, Premier Lotteries Ireland, for €350 million.
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Jul 28th 2023, 2:41 PM
European Central Bank increases interest rates for the ninth time since last summer
The ECB last increased its interest rates on 15 June by 0.25%.
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Jul 27th 2023, 2:16 PM
Barbie smashes Irish box office with biggest opening weekend this year or last year
The Cillian Murphy-fronted Oppenheimer also packed in moviegoers for a bumper weekend at Irish cinemas.
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Jul 24th 2023, 12:52 PM
Ryanair records €663m profit for three months to June but warns of falling winter demand
Ryanair fares up 42% on average, at €49, and passenger traffic grew 11% compared to last year.
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Jul 24th 2023, 9:20 AM
X lives: Twitter's CEO says rebrand 'is here' and Elon Musk changes bio to X.com
Tweeting a picture of the company’s new logo this morning, Twitter’s CEO said “X is here! Let’s do this.”
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Jul 24th 2023, 8:16 AM
'Weight-based' tax for cars considered to offset the annual €1.5b cost of switching to EVs
Recent reports suggest the introduction of an increase to registration tax, congestion charges and weight-based charges.
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Jul 19th 2023, 4:42 PM
Ten businesses issued with closure orders last month by Food Safety Authority
A sushi restaurant that didn’t identify hazards of raw fish and a creche in Wexford were issued with orders.
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Jul 13th 2023, 4:29 PM
Aviation watchdog obtains €348,000 in refunds for passengers in 2022
1,253 complaints were made against Aer Lingus and 830 were made against Ryanair.
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Jul 8th 2023, 9:49 AM
Cross-border trade between Ireland and the North 'increased significantly' since Brexit: ESRI
These figures, according to the ESRI report, signify “high levels of trade integration across the border”.
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Jul 4th 2023, 6:00 AM
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