To outcompete private companies, Reits need to be big and specialised but, in Europe's fractured markets, they can't grow and remain stuck between two stools. I-Res is the Irish illustration of this problem.
Fish protein company Bio-Marine Ingredients raised €40 million in equity share capital and debt before it ran into trouble last year. A new investor looked likely to buy the company, before existing backers countered.
The idea for Patricia Mangan's solar-powered Orbysun device was years in the making. Now on the hunt for a manufacturer, she is targeting a global market.
Large energy users are frozen out of new power connections, leading to frustration across all industries connected to the national grid. Market participants are offering solutions to ease the many bottlenecks while achieving climate targets.
A new Irish report has found half of Ireland’s biggest 50 firms fare poorly on human rights transparency. With new EU rules inbound, how quickly do they need to step up?
Mick Kiely raised millions of dollars to build a music startup called Xhail. At one stage he hoped it would be worth $250 million.
Experts warn of long-term shifts in the conditions that have made Ireland outperform in the global food chain. Can the industry adapt?
Acquired by a group led by lawyer Barry McGrath, the Dawson Hotel hopes to attract tourists seeking value in a Dublin city-centre location. There are also plans for a new hospitality venue.
The High Court found Diesel Ireland has dishonestly and wrongfully copied Diesel Italy’s trademark in Ireland since 1979.
The 27 are opening EU membership talks with Kyiv and extending €50bn in aid to Ukraine. Both sides must now deal with long-running protectionist interests. Thomas Hubert reports from Brussels.
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