Irish Examiner view: Outlook for tourism is far from sunny
Can the hospitality industry really call for more State investment when many people perceive that parts of that industry are also gouging customers
Warning of Double Digit Drop in Tourists – August 13th, 2025
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) is calling for increased Government spending, as well as the restoration of the 9% hospitality VAT rate in order...
Glanbia increases full-year earnings guidance despite slump in profit
Nutritionals group has been struggling to contend with a spike in the cost of whey proteins
FSAI issue enforcement orders to Tipp businesses
Two food businesses in Tipperary were among ten across the country who were shut down by the FSAI last month. Among the breaches found were rodent dropping on shelves where…
Hotel prices in Dublin up 70% for Oasis gigs – but are still cheapest on tour
The capital remains the most affordable destination to see the Live Forever legends.
Dublin Lidl store forced to close after rodent droppings and mouse spotted
FSAI serves 10 enforcement orders in July in response to ‘serious, preventable breaches of food safety law’
€61,000 tax bill for man who expected €2m agriculture land profit
By Gordon Deegan A taxpayer who said that he once expected to make a profit of €2 million from...
Rats, beetles, and dead cockroaches: 10 Irish food businesses served closure orders in July
In one location, dead cockroaches were found in a main kitchen under worksurfaces where food is prepared and under cooking equipment where food is cooked
Call for Government to address number of pubs closing
Publicans have called on the Government to introduce measures to address the number of pubs closing in rural areas.
Applegreen to open Ireland’s first Taco Bell in new M3 service area
The new service area will also have a convenience store, a service station forecourt, and an initial 8 ultra-Fast EV charging ports.
Applegreen to open Taco Bell in M3 motorway service area
Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen said it will open the country's first Taco Bell restaurant in September as part of a €15m investment in a new motorway service area at…
Fuel Allowance start date confirmed as €462 lump sum to be paid
The Department of Social Protection confirmed when those that qualify for the popular social welfare payment will start being paid, with the first of two lump sums to be sent…