With a deadlock persisting in the pay deal negotiations between IALPA and Aer Lingus, both parties are due to reconvene at the Labour Court today. An escalation in industrial action is threatened by the pilots should significant advances not be made. Details of the meeting from Ian Curran are anticipated.
In this week’s column, Pilita Clark, FT correspondent, discloses a proven method for enhancing careers.
William Fry, an eminent Irish corporate law firm, has elected a new managing partner to replace the outgoing Owen O’Sullivan later in the year. More on this story is covered by Ian Curran.
In a letter to our personal finance column, a reader queries the possible financial implications of her son renting out his grandmother’s Dublin property, which has been cleared as the grandmother has moved into a nursing home. Advice is given by Dominic Coyle.
World champion and Olympian swimmer from Ireland, Daniel Wiffen shares his experience of the Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya, Turkey. He valued it as a perfect training place that offers optimum chances for his success. His interview was conducted by Tony Clayton-Lea.
Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, highlights in our column why it is imperative for Ireland to explore options beyond a shift to electric vehicles to meet its transport emission goals.
The state hasn’t yet decided its stance on a proposed Sinn Féin bill, which would provide students in ‘digs’ accommodation the accessibility to the Residential Tenancies Board for dispute resolution and include the properties in the rent pressure zone system. More from Ian Curran on this.
It’s been found that only a single fine was imposed on a hospitality business under the legislation for staff tip protection since its inception two years ago, as reported by Mark Hilliard.
In other news, the Irish division of the Swedish retail powerhouse Ikea has seen its profits skyrocket last year, enabling it to dish out an €11 million dividend to its multinational parent company. The story is further detailed by Gordon Deegan.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Law Society of Ireland have put together a handy guide outlining seven crucial actions homeowners can take to expedite their property sales.
Meanwhile, in the world of billionaires and philanthropy, long-time investor Warren Buffett has confirmed his intentions to bequeath the lion’s share of his considerable fortune to a new foundation to be managed by his offspring, upon his passing. This decision marks the end of his tradition of contributions towards the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as reported by Eric Platt from the Financial Times.
Additionally, the FT’s Antoine Gara has raised a question: Are we witnessing the end of large-scale private equity transactions?