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Companies supported by Enterprise Ireland recorded a net increase of 2,938 jobs last year, bringing total employment across its client base to 232,425, according to the agency’s latest annual report. The figures show that employment growth remained broadly regional, with 69% of new roles created in 2025 located outside the Dublin region. All nine regions…

Gold climbed to a new all-time high above $5,100 an ounce, extending a powerful rally as investors moved funds into assets seen as a store of value amid growing geopolitical unease. Spot gold rose by over 2% in early trading, reaching $5,110.50 at its peak before easing slightly. US gold futures followed a similar path,…

Few workplace ideas have gained as much traction as the notion of generational difference. Baby Boomers are often portrayed as loyal and hierarchical, Millennials as purpose-driven, and Gen Z as seeking flexibility and constant feedback. In sectors under pressure, particularly healthcare, these labels have become shorthand explanations for disengagement and high staff turnover. Managers are…

Solar energy plays a central role in the transition to low-carbon power, yet an emerging issue is attracting increasing attention. As early generations of solar panels approach the end of their working lives, concerns are mounting about how they are handled once they are removed from service. Globally, it is estimated that up to 250…

New data from the Central Statistics Office indicates that wholesale electricity prices continued to trend downward at the end of last year, offering some relief after several years of volatility in energy markets. According to the latest figures, wholesale electricity prices fell by 11.7% in December compared with the previous month. On an annual basis,…

New research from IrishJobs indicates that professionals working in IT and finance continued to command the strongest earning power in Ireland during 2025, with both sectors recording the highest median advertised salaries across the labour market. According to the data, advertised roles in technology and finance carried a median salary of €80,000 last year. Construction…

New figures from the Central Statistics Office indicate that residential property price growth continued to ease in November, with prices rising by 6.6% in the year to the end of the month. This marks a slowdown from the revised annual increase of 7.2% recorded in October. On a month-to-month basis, national residential property prices increased…

The European Parliament has voted to retain the current three-hour delay threshold for flight compensation as part of proposed reforms to EU airline passenger rights. The decision was taken during a plenary session and also included support for a number of amendments, including clearer rules around carry-on luggage. Despite the vote, any changes remain some…

A new survey from Ibec suggests that skills shortages have become one of the most pressing challenges facing Irish employers, with more than four in five firms reporting gaps that are damaging productivity, innovation and competitiveness. The 2025 Skills Survey indicates that the disconnect between the skills available in the labour market and those required…

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…