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Wind Energy Ireland is set to launch a new strategy at its 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin, outlining a proposed roadmap towards what it describes as an Irish “electrostate”. The concept centres on an energy system powered by secure, affordable, domestically produced clean electricity. Chief Executive Noel Cunniffe explained that an electrostate would deliver cleaner…

Elon Musk has publicly raised the idea of acquiring Ryanair, as his ongoing dispute with the airline’s leadership continues to attract attention. The proposal surfaced through a poll posted on X, the platform owned by Mr Musk, where he asked followers whether he should buy the airline and reinstate “Ryan” as its leader. The comments…

Permanent TSB has announced further reductions to its fixed-rate mortgage offerings, cutting rates by as much as 0.45% across a range of products. The revised rates take effect immediately and are available to both new and existing personal customers. This marks the sixth round of fixed-rate mortgage reductions introduced by the bank since December 2023.…

Gold prices surged to a new record today, moving beyond $4,700 per ounce for the first time, as renewed geopolitical tensions unsettled global markets and pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The rally comes amid fresh threats from US President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on European allies, reigniting fears of an escalation in…

Ireland continues to hold its position as Europe’s most active data protection enforcer, according to the latest annual Data Breach Survey published by DLA Piper. Since the introduction of GDPR in May 2018, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has issued fines totalling €4.04 billion, placing it well ahead of all other EU regulators. The report shows…

European leaders are taking an early lead at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, as renewed trade tensions with the United States cast a long shadow over the annual gathering. The focus is firmly on the prospect of new US tariffs, linked to an escalating dispute involving Greenland, which threatens to strain already…

Tourism Ireland has outlined plans to grow overseas tourism revenue to more than €10 billion a year by 2031, representing average annual growth of around 6%. The organisation views international visitors as a cornerstone of employment and economic activity across the island. Chief executive Alice Mansergh said overseas tourism continues to play a central role…

The combined wealth of billionaires worldwide increased by an estimated $2.5 trillion last year, according to new research from Oxfam. The findings were published to coincide with the opening of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and highlight the growing gap between the wealthiest individuals and the wider population. In Ireland, the report estimates that…

Ireland experienced its most active year for new business formation in over a decade, with more than 26,500 companies registered in 2025. According to fresh analysis from CRIFVision-Net, this represents the highest annual total in 15 years and an 11% increase on the previous year. The data points to strong momentum across several key sectors.…

Ireland is set to promote its residential development ambitions on the international stage by participating in a major global property conference in France this March. The aim is to attract domestic and overseas investment to help increase the supply of new homes. A broad Irish delegation will attend the event, bringing together Government representatives, State…