The EPA says commercial extraction without licensing or planning permission is “widespread”. It will now follow up with "appropriate authorities" about the department’s approval of phytosanitary certs following The Currency’s findings.
While converting renewable power into carbon-free fuels seems like a no-brainer, the challenges involved raise many questions about the future of Irish and EU energy systems.
Cut off from Russian gas, the German economy is hungry for alternatives from renewable-rich countries. One year ago, the stars appeared to align with Ireland.
The Department of Enterprise has also granted licences for the export of dual-use items to Israeli state bodies. The two sectors are more susceptible to risk of misuse or diversion of items for military purposes.
Irish firms are navigating a rocky world for exporting and trade. Brid O’Connell, the CEO of Guaranteed Irish joins the podcast to explain how the organisation is helping them making sense of it all.
From butter to forklifts, companies shipping Irish-made products around the world have faced a six-fold increase in the cost of container freight and multiple transport delays since the start of the pandemic. The crisis shows no sign of immediate resolution and their margins are taking the hit.
The co-founders of Cali Cali reveal how they linked up with their new global distributor – and acquired a new investor in the bargain.
After hosting a discussion with Glanbia, Bord Bia and UCD, ifac Accountant’s Lorcan Bannon shows where opportunities lie for Irish food businesses in China – and how to seize them.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has chosen confrontation over conciliation. As Covid-19 reshapes global supply chains, a more affirmative China offers both challenges and opportunities for Ireland, writes Ian Lahiffe in Beijing.
Butter prices are down, farmers are getting less for their milk and cheese stocks are going into cold stores. But unlike other sectors, Ireland’s dairy industry is working as one and its businesses entered the crisis with strong balance sheets.
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