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<p>Ardnacrusha hydropower station in Co Clare. Mayor of Clare councillor Alan O’Callaghan told industry leaders: 'If you had to do Ardnacrusha today, it would take 25 years to get planning or get someone to make a decision on it'.</p>

economy

'Ardnacrusha would take 25 years to go through today's planning'

At a Shannon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mayor of Clare councillor Alan O’Callaghan lashed out at the current bottle-necks in the planning system

<p>Accumulated profits at the plant hire firm controlled by forestry minister Michael Healy Rae last year increased to €808,911. Picture: Eamonn Keogh</p>

companies

Accumulated profits at Michael Healy-Rae's plant-hire firm jump to €808,911

<p>Carbery chief executive Jason Hawkins and director of sustainability Enda Buckley. Carbery's updated Futureproof scheme will see its milk suppliers receive up to €7.2m in additional bonuses. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

companies

Farmers set to share €7.2m from Carbery's new bonus measure

Lisavaird Co-Op celebrates centenary with special event in West Cork

companies

Lisavaird Co-Op celebrates centenary with special event in West Cork

National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach

economy

National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach

Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing

companies

Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing

New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group

New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group

Valerie O'Sullivan said the council's focus will be on the city centre, new approaches to the ‘Living Over the Shop’ challenge and the introduction of a Community Warden service

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company

Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company

Staff at UK-based firm Truckfile will join the Tranzaura group following the acquisition

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

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Two-thirds of London's iconic red buses use this Limerick company's software

Tranzaura has grown by 20%-25% every year, helped by its growing presence in Ireland, the UK, and Australia

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage

Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage

Two-thirds of firms are predicting an increase in turnover in the first quarter, with 52% predicting an increase in net profit in the same period

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit

Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit

Revenues increased by 13% to hit €28.68m in 2023

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business

Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business

Well-known food and drinks brand said the 'changing landscape' has led them to take an extended pause in business in the coming months

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP

Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP

HR Suite founder Caroline Reidy will lead NFP’s specialist HR division in Ireland

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Staff at Bausch + Lomb’s Waterford plant vote for strike action

Losses increase at Bausch + Lomb as revenues climb to $2.2bn

The company recorded Irish revenues of $3.6m

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion

Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion

Deal will allow firm to take advantage of the UK's 'Great Grid Update' plan to build onshore and offshore energy projects

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster

New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster

Mayor John Moran suggested the money be split with €3.5bn going to Cork, €2bn to Waterford, €1bn to Galway and €2bn to Limerick

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The retail shop of B&Q in London.

Competition watchdog to examine B&Q acquisition of Homebase stores in Waterford, Navan and Letterkenny

Deal will expand the DIY retailer's eight current stores

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

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PE Global acquires Tipperary's QA Resources

The deal is the Cork firm's second acquisition in Ireland this year

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor

Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor

Consello, which Kelly started two and a half years ago with NFL legend Tom Brady, has commenced operations in Ireland

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

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Labour Court recommends 8% pay rise for 205 Pinewood Healthcare workers

Clonmel-based pharma firm told court it has successfully refinanced its debt but is in an extremely sensitive and precarious situation

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years

Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years

Airline has competed on the route with Dutch airline KLM since 2020

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas

Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas

MDRB is one of the largest independent insurance brokers operating in the South-East

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments

Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments

Adventure tourism is now a rapidly growing part of Irish tourism, conference hears

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment

Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment

Company's latest expansion will add 20 new jobs to the Ringaskiddy site

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs

New roles in Cork and Dublin will be in the areas of cybersecurity, network services, and sales

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface

Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface

The deal will see Granite's workforce grow to more than 145 digital specialists

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op

Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op

The €500m deal will only proceed if approved by a majority of the co-op’s shareholders at a Special General Meeting

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m

Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m

Fexco said its investment in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America continues to generate strong results

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs

IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs

Company acquired Compunet and Spectrum AV in 2023

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek

Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek

The deal is one of the largest acquisitions of an Irish firm this year by value

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Kostal Ireland Abbeyfeale to seek 60 redundancies

Kostal Ireland Abbeyfeale to seek 60 redundancies

Move by electronic car parts manufacturer linked to fall in anticipated demand from within the electric car industry

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Port of Cork sees 15% drop in goods handled

Port of Cork sees 15% drop in goods handled

Britain and Northern Ireland accounted for 33% of the total amount of goods handled at Irish ports

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Shannon-based aircraft maintenance group creates 50 jobs as revenues top €101m

Shannon-based aircraft maintenance group creates 50 jobs as revenues top €101m

AAG secures maintenance contract with blue-chip international airline after a 'challenging' 2023

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Killarney set for multi-million investment in public projects

Killarney set for multi-million investment in public projects

Two of the key projects in the Kerry town — a multi-storey car park, and a theatre and primary care centre — are set to go to planning shortly

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Road signs

Half of Cork firms have no dealings in Northern Ireland

Just 16% of Cork firms have regular or frequent dealings in the North

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Digging soil

Cork plant hire firm acquired in a deal worth €33m

Key members of the CPH senior management team will retain a minority interest and remain with the business.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

More than 20 startups to pitch their business at Cork's Republic of Work

More than 20 startups to pitch their business at Cork's Republic of Work

Cork-founded app that enhances pain management for dementia patients is one of 21 tech business ideas to be showcased at the Republic of Work

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Workvivo plans to add 100 jobs at new Cork hub

Workvivo plans to add 100 jobs at new Cork hub

The new roles will primarily be product and engineering positions to invest in research and innovation

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Construction consultancy opens office in Limerick to meet demand in Mid-West and Southern regions

Construction consultancy opens office in Limerick to meet demand in Mid-West and Southern regions

Mitchell McDermott said it had been involved in more than €700m worth of projects in the region over the past six months

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Hog's Head operating profits surge to €4.15m

Hog's Head operating profits surge to €4.15m

Operating profits at the private Co Kerry golf resort owned and operated by Alvarez & Marsal last year increased by 32%

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick

Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick

The Boston company produces wearable fitness and health trackers

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint opens European headquarters in Cork

US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint opens European headquarters in Cork

New office aims to employ more than 250 employees by 2025, with its Cork site being hailed as critical to the firm's international growth

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Eli Lilly to invest over €1.6bn in Cork and Limerick sites as part of major expansion

Eli Lilly to invest over €1.6bn in Cork and Limerick sites as part of major expansion

As a part of this expansion, Lilly will create another 150 jobs for highly skilled workers in Limerick, bringing its total site workforce to 450.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Close-up of couple signing contract with insurance agent in the office.

Gallivan Financial eyes further expansion after acquisition of Limerick's FJ Hanly

Deal will increase Gallivan's overall assets under management to more than €400m.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand

Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand

Synthetic oil and wax producer considers international expansion

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Ard-Rí's Fitzgibbon brothers buy Tralee Racecourse for €5m

Ard-Rí's Fitzgibbon brothers buy Tralee Racecourse for €5m

Homeware and stove company plans to build manufacturing and distribution centre and housing for staff on site

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m

Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m

Factors behind the rise in pre-tax profits at the EMEA Group business include €8.7m in interest payments received and a €6.2m profit from the disposal of business assets.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Shannon Foynes opens €32m jetty extension

Shannon Foynes opens €32m jetty extension

New developments will put the Mid West port within two and half hours of 75% of Ireland’s GDP

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Cara Partners to add 60 jobs at Little Island plant

Cara Partners to add 60 jobs at Little Island plant

Expanding range and volume of products

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Exterior view of the building housing the headquarters of Roche France pharmaceutical company

Clean-up bill for pharmaceutical giant's Clare site reaches €95.6m

Between 50 and 100 people are employed by contractors engaged by Roche Ireland Ltd to carry out the works

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024