Irish construction firms remain optimistic about profiting from housing projects, despite a minor slowdown in construction work in September and ongoing financial difficulties, coupled with a drastic surge in insolvencies within the industry this year, as suggested by two independent investigations. BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, which announced its recent construction industry purchasing managers index (PMI) for September on Monday, indicates a continued reduction of inflationary strains within the sector during the same month. The specifics are offered by Ian Curran.
Starting next year, RTÉ will require all users of the RTÉ Player to log into the app, ahead of the scheduled premiere of its initial Player Original sitcom this week, stated the streaming service’s chief. The sitcom, Good Boy, features comedian Tony Cantwell on a mission for a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is tagged as “our most challenging creation so far”, said Aoife Byrne, head of RTÉ Player, as reported by Laura Slattery.
Entrepreneurs Simon Kelly and Jay Bourke are appealing for €1 million private investment through a Government scheme to renovate a notable pub near Croke Park in Dublin. Discipulo Developments, a property development firm owned by Mr Kelly, is presently refurbishing the currently unopened Quinn’s Pub in Drumcondra, Dublin. This spot was once a favourite with fans visiting the close by GAA HQ, as accounted by Barry O’Halloran.
Irish insolvencies are on the rise, impacting retail and hospitality sectors predominantly. Over a thousand Irish homeowners who are serviced by Mars Capital will face an increase in their interest rates from next year. Mars disclosed in an online statement that this would impact a total of 1,175 accounts out of around 70,000 accounts that it manages. This is reported by Barry J Whyte.
During the pandemic, shopping served as a coping mechanism for many, leaving wardrobes filled with brand-new, unused items bought during that period. Despite apprehensions surrounding data centres, more should be established to incite a higher demand for renewable energy.
A carpenter from Canada turned trader lost $415m in a risky Tesla investment venture.
Can we consider the power requirements of data centres not as a constraint but as a chance? A chance to couple our technological sector’s development with our nation’s decarbonisation goals. Through funding renewable energy sources and groundbreaking technologies that enhance the energy efficiency of data centres, we can set Ireland at the forefront of both areas, proposes Deloitte Ireland’s CEO Harry Goddard.
My delaying turned into a job of its own. Drafting and revising an email, seeking a face-to-face or telephonic conversation, or no conversation at all. Each version became increasingly grouchy and subtly hostile. Emma Jacobs shares how AI aided her in dealing with the issue.
In the Wild Geese, Tony Clayton-Leas chats with interior designer Lana Dullaghan, who reveals to us, “Sometimes I look for a better deal, but if an item truly catches my eye, I usually purchase it and assure myself that I warrant a little indulgence.”
The national organisation in charge of the development of Ireland’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors has announced Dublin-based biotech firm Auranta as the aqua technology business of the year. This is for their products designed to enhance immunity and gastrointestinal health in various fish species, according to Ian Curran.