Ian Browne, the entrepreneur and investor, is leading a fresh cohort of start-ups in the state-backed NDRC accelerator. He talks about steering founders through a stormy market and the need to for an all-Ireland ecosystem.
In the last two years, AIB has more than doubled and Bank of Ireland has more than tripled in value. First-half results now available for both institutions tell the story.
Timely restructuring shored up the finances of the group behind Fields and Fraser Hart jewellers just before the pandemic. A shareholder’s exit gives a glimpse of what its owners think it is worth now.
Tax and Brexit used to be at the top of the diplomatic agenda between Ireland and The Netherlands. Ambassador Adriaan Palm says environmental issues now take up most of his time, with Dutch companies targeting the new Irish offshore wind market.
With over 200 staff, the Co Cork pharmaceutical factory was among those sold off by Pfizer in 2020 to combine with Mylan and form Viatris. New information is available on its first year of trading within the new group.
John Power and Aerogen are looking to the future with a series of ground-breaking new drug delivery technologies. But to understand that future, you need to understand Power’s past. And that is a remarkable story in itself.
After a year investigating the collapse of Irish Gold and Silver Bullion, the liquidators realised they were not just winding up a company. Instead, they were untangling an alleged “Ponzi" scheme.
It is far too early to reflect upon Domhnal Slattery’s legacy, but it is worthwhile to look at his journey – and examine what he achieved. Ireland has not produced too many homegrown companies that became global leaders. Avolon is one of them.
Having fought off the appointment of a receiver, Irish whiskey start-up Natterjack has used its period in examinership to restructure its balance sheet and recruit some of the best-known names in US craft brewing as investors.
During the 24 years following the Good Friday Agreement, there was limited acknowledgement of David Trimble's heroism but he was the figure who took the greatest risks for peace.
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