Counties in the west worst hit as 161 postmasters take redundancy
The west of the country looks set to lose dozens of post offices after it was confirmed 161 postmasters have been granted voluntary redundancy. An Post said the 161 postmasters’ offices, from among a network of 1,111, were now “likely” to close. It comes after a leaked document containing a portion of those taking the […]
Increasing rental income sees profits at Ireland’s biggest private landlord more than double
Profits at Ireland’s biggest private landlord, I-RES Reit, more than doubled to €69.5m in the six months to 30 June. The performance was driven by a 13pc increase in net rental income to €19.3m, according to six month interim results from the group. I-RES Reit also reported an increase in its EPRA earnings for the […]
The changing world of aviation
Globally, there are four big trends reshaping the aviation industry, which aviation companies and the Irish government alike must plan for. For half a century, the largest western airlines had the market for intercontinental air services to themselves. Now, competition for long-haul traffic is fierce, with the ‘Gulf Three’ diverting passengers who would previously have […]
€1K ‘Granny Grant’ proposed for grandparents who help with childcare in Budget talks
Grandparents who help out with childcare would receive a €1,000 annual payment under plans outlined by Independent ministers in Budget negotiations. The self-assessed payment would be available to all grandparents who care for their grandchildren for more than 10 hours per week. In their first negotiations with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe ahead of the Budget, […]
Trump and Brexit boost Silicon Docks
The rapid growth of Dublin’s Silicon Docks is being fuelled by a combination of US president Donald Trump’s stance on immigration and ongoing uncertainty in relation to the attitude of the UK authorities to foreign workers post-Brexit. That’s the message Hibernia Reit CEO Kevin Nowlan says his company has been hearing from its tech-sector tenants […]