Echelon’s intended data centre near Arklow now has an agreed deal for a national grid connection from EirGrid, whereby this action could make other project leaders question why their initiatives have been unable to gain access to the power system. Arthur Beesley offers further details about this matter.
In the Smart Money segment, Cliff Taylor discusses how those opting for older homes are penalised due to the low energy ratings of these properties as mortgage rates are increasingly favouring energy-efficient houses.
As per an extensive agenda item, Joe Brennan explores the manner in which newly affluent Irish families, who have amassed large quantities of wealth from business or asset sales, are using secretive firms to manage their money.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has given Dunnes Stores approval to purchase a company that currently operates a lucrative SuperValu shop in Co Kildare. More details are provided by Barry J Whyte.
In a comprehensive interview, Laura Slattery has a conversation with Prof Laurent Muzellec, dean of Trinity Business School, regarding the challenges AI postulates. His main concern is the risk of “deskilling”.
In his weekly column, John FitzGerald discusses Ireland’s emigration history and emphasizes the importance of welcoming more returning emigrants and foreign nationals to undertake key roles for economic reinforcement.
Aviva plans to reenter the Irish health insurance market, nearly a decade after its departure. The company established a joint venture with a select group of industry experts, with the entire process reported by Joe Brennan.
The recent EU leaders’ summit in Brussels was marked by conflict over the much-anticipated capital markets union, with tax harmonisation issues resurfacing, a concept promptly dismissed by Taoiseach Simon Harris. Jack Power covers the political strife at the summit in his analysis.
Mediahuis Ireland, the Irish Independent publisher, is reportedly discussing the possibility of purchasing digital news outlet, The Journal and its associated sports publication and podcast, the42.ie, as reported by Joe Brennan.
Cairn Homes’ CEO, Michael Stanley, was named Business Person of the Month for March, a month synonymous with record earnings and a robust new home pipeline.
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