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<p>94% of businesses expect food costs to continue rising in 2025, with four in five restaurants anticipate cutting staff hours due to wage inflation and increased costs. </p>

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A sobering snapshot of a restaurant industry grappling with rising costs

Up to 65% of respondents to a Restaurants Association of Ireland survey identified wage increases and escalating operating costs as the most pressing challenges in 2024

<p>Clothing donated for re-use can often end up in landfills or quickly shredded for other uses. File picture: iStock</p>

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Consumer: No greenwashing thanks

<p>Eoin Ó Catháin, director of the Irish Whiskey Association: 'Japan is one of the most interesting and exciting whiskey markets in the world, and I am heartened to see the hard work of Irish whiskey producers pay off.'</p>

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From Midleton to Tokyo: Selling Irish whiskey to the Japanese

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

327-acre Westmeath farm makes almost €8m under the hammer

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327-acre Westmeath farm makes almost €8m under the hammer

Defence Forces names new deputy chief of staff support

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Defence Forces names new deputy chief of staff support

Scott Tallon Walker Architects unveils new board appointees

S Scott Tallon Walker Architects unveils new board appointees

Respected firm of architects strengthens its board with new appointees Paul Connolly, Rachel Dudley and Chinwe Kane

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Philip Lee promotes four lawyers as part of its growth plan

S Philip Lee promotes four lawyers as part of its growth plan

Law firm strengthens its projects and construction and media and entertainment teams; new roles for Jessica Gorman, Finola Igoe, Aoife McBennett and Jean-Anne Young

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

G7 summit

S John Whelan: Another tariff escape for Ireland's pharma companies

Pharma firms will have up to a year and a half to shift production to US before facing crippling tariffs but consequences for manufacturing here could still be dire

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Inclusive bank uses the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol

S Inclusive bank uses the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol

Bank of Ireland signs up to Sunflower symbol along with introducing accessible ATMs, simpler customer communications and new supports for customers with hearing impairments

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Kelly is promoted to new global trade role at Deloitte

S Kelly is promoted to new global trade role at Deloitte

Louise Kelly brings 20 years advising global and domestic businesses on complex cross-border investment strategy to her new role

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Verizon Turns To Inside Fixer To Pull Mobile Giant Out Of Slump

S Profits at Verizon Irish unit increase to $1.44bn

US telecommunications giant has been active here since 2006 and employs about 1,000 workers in Dublin

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Ballpoint pen in person's hand showing electricity meter readings.

S Neglected meter readings and smart meter issues: The complaints made to Ireland's energy regulator

Consumer Interests: Despite the impact rising energy bills are having on households, the number of complaints is falling, writes John Hearne

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

How the purchasing power of the ‘silver economy’ boosts Ireland’s cruise tourism

S How the purchasing power of the ‘silver economy’ boosts Ireland’s cruise tourism

The global population of seniors aged 60 and over is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

My Job: You must look at periods of disruption as an opportunity

S My Job: You must look at periods of disruption as an opportunity

Keara Geary on helping firm to navigate change

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Lugus Capital, TEKenable, My Legacy, Octabuild, Crowe Ireland and Marsh

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Advertising Standards Authority appoints new board advisors

S Advertising Standards Authority appoints new board advisors

Claire Butterly and Eimear Cosgrave bring their experience to advisory roles with the Advertising Standards Authority

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Law firm DLA Piper unveils six internal promotions

S Law firm DLA Piper unveils six internal promotions

Latest promotions are part of corporate law firm's plan to grow to meet its clients evolving and increasingly complex

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Lisney boosts team as it advances its strategic development plan

S Lisney boosts team as it advances its strategic development plan

Property advisory firm announces 11 newly appointed divisional directors and directors

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Specialist investor group IAIM appoints two new directors

S Specialist investor group IAIM appoints two new directors

Pauline Plunkett and Enda McMahon join board of the Industry group Irish Association of Investment Managers

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Cooper brings vast experience in voluntary sector to 2into3

S Cooper brings vast experience in voluntary sector to 2into3

2into3, the specialist consultancy for social impact organisations, has recruited ex-CEO of The Wheel as a new senior associate consultant

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

All-island drive for disability employment inclusion

S All-island drive for disability employment inclusion

Action need to make Irish workplaces more inclusive as disability employment rate is 43%, below the EU average of 54%

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Friends of the Earth Ireland, Accenture, Howden UK & Ireland, Connelly Partners, Esri Ireland and Rotunda Hospital

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Maher is unanimously elected as new head of Matheson

S Maher is unanimously elected as new head of Matheson

Corporate partner Darren Maher will take over in January 2026 when Michael Jackson completes his term as Matheson's managing partner

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Wealth advisory firm Davy adds to its office in the west

S Wealth advisory firm Davy adds to its office in the west

Davy expands its Western Office in Galway, serving Connacht as well as Limerick and Clare, as part of ongoing restructuring

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Shannon Airport Group unveils two new directors

S Shannon Airport Group unveils two new directors

Experienced finance and governance professional and former director at X bring new perspectives to airport group's board

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with BDO Ireland, A&L Goodbody, Ekco, European Union Drugs Agency, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Ursula takes key role in MH&C charity team

S Ursula takes key role in MH&C charity team

Mason Hayes & Curran's new partner's governance expertise will help clients to protect their reputation and manage compliance

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

InterTradeIreland appoints four experienced new directors

S InterTradeIreland appoints four experienced new directors

New appointees bring exceptional talent and experience to cross-border business group, says InterTradeIreland's chair

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Coillte appoints experienced directors to its board

S Coillte appoints experienced directors to its board

Michael Patten and Declan Meehan bring a wealth of experience to their new forestry board roles

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Former Tánaiste and MEP Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy group Teneo

S Former Tánaiste and MEP Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy group Teneo

Ms Fitzgerald left politics in 2024

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

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