How will Theresa May keep EU-member Ireland’s border with Northern Ireland open after Brexit without any physical infrastructure on the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland? This question is proving to be the most excruciating issue in Britain’s sour grapes… Read More ›
Ireland
Irish manufacturing activity grows at a steady pace: PMI
Stockpiling and ramping up operations ahead of Brexit has helped in boosting production levels. As per the results of a survey released on Monday, Irish manufacturing activity grew at an almost identical rate in March compared to February. An increase… Read More ›
French insurer AXA to relocate UK staff to Ireland
The decision to relocate staff was taken much ahead of AXA’s acquisition of XL.The number of people who will be relocating have not been disclosed. Aimed at mitigating risks from Britain potential departure from the European Union, French insurer AXA… Read More ›
Number of Britons applying for Irish passports ride dramatically ahead of fast approaching Brexit
Anybody born in Northern Ireland, or who has an Irish parent or grandparents, is entitled to an Irish passport. In 2018, the number of British citizens applying for Irish passports has risen by 22% – a rise of more than… Read More ›
Economic pace of emerging nations slowing down due to downbeat in global economy
Emerging economies are expected to take longer to outpace the growth of developed economies, as per a forecast by Centre for Economics and Business Research. According to a report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research, the economic… Read More ›
Marginal slowdown in growth noticed in EU’s fastest growing economy
The Investec Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in Ireland fell to 57.4 from 59.5, its lowest level since March 2018. As per the results of a survey released on Friday, growth in the Ireland’s services sector have dipped slightly from… Read More ›
McDonald’s to no longer use plastic straws across UK and Ireland
In an environmentally conscious move, McDonald’s is the latest restaurant chain to phase out plastic straws from its restaurants. The development will enable all of its packaging to become recyclable. On Friday, the BBC reported, starting from September 2018, McDonald’s… Read More ›
Apple drops data centre plans in Ireland
Apple has cited delays in the approval process as the reason for its decision. On Thursday, Apple stated it will not go ahead with its planned data center in Athenry, Ireland, due to delays in the planning approval process. In… Read More ›
Low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair to buy 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX planes
With this order, its order total has touched 135 planes from Boeing. On Tuesday, Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair stated, it has agreed to purchase an additional 25 Boeing 737 MAX planes worth $3 billion at list prices. As a… Read More ›
Ryanair pushing for the purchase of 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets
The fact that the Irish low-cost airliner is putting all of its available financial resources behind this purchase is indicative of its aggressive expansion plans. On Tuesday, Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary stated the airliner expects to exercise “pretty much all”… Read More ›