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<p>Finance minister Paschal Donohoe. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie</p>

economy

Government's underlying surplus falls by €2.5bn in the year to July

Proceeds from Apple tax case last year bolstering exchequer's revenues

companies

Fears for Irish stores as fashion retailer Claire's Accessories files for bankruptcy in the US

<p>Chief executive Jim Mintern and chair Richie Boucher at CRH's AGM earlier this year. On Wednesday, the company reported a 9% rise in second quarter core profit. Picture: Naoise Culhane</p>

companies

CRH predicts annual earnings of up to €6.6bn as Q2 profits climb 9%

Pfizer lifts profit view as cuts offset flat sales outlook

companies

Pfizer lifts profit view as cuts offset flat sales outlook

Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

development and construction

Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

contactless payment - woman paying bill with smartphone at cafe

companies

Contactless card transactions continue to rise but ATM use falls 11%, says Bank of Ireland

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David McNamara: British economy is stuck in stagnation

David McNamara: US economy may be succumbing to uncertainty

John Whelan: Every penny of available Apple cash needed to back Irish AI development

Jim Power: Budget countdown begins with big promises

Expect dollar volatility to continue in coming months

economy

Donald Trump

Apple pledging further $100bn in US investment

Company shifting some investment to US in bid to avert further tariffs

Tourism Ireland spent €2.4m to woo 'slower-paced' environmentally conscious visitors

Tourism Ireland spent €2.4m to woo 'slower-paced' environmentally conscious visitors

Kevin Cullinane: Ireland once planned boldly. At another crossroads, State must do so again

Kevin Cullinane: Ireland once planned boldly. At another crossroads, State must do so again

Record passenger numbers through Cork and Dublin airports in July

Record passenger numbers through Cork and Dublin airports in July

companies

Ex-Ibec president in new role with major US retail association

S Ex-Ibec president in new role with major US retail association

Frank Gleeson takes on new role as CEO of the National Association of Convenience Stores in Washington DC

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

Law firm O’Flynn Exhams recruits experienced new partner

S Law firm O’Flynn Exhams recruits experienced new partner

Former Nama executive and Hammerson managing director Connor Owens to lead Falcon AM

S Former Nama executive and Hammerson managing director Connor Owens to lead Falcon AM

Appointments

EirGrid chief Cathal Marley takes on new role as DCU chancellor

S EirGrid chief Cathal Marley takes on new role as DCU chancellor

EirGrid's Cathal Marley accepts new role, succeeding Brid Horan as chancellor of Dublin City University

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

AIB unveils key promotions as the bank underpins its core services

S AIB unveils key promotions as the bank underpins its core services

Specialist investor BGF to inject further funds into Irish companies

S Specialist investor BGF to inject further funds into Irish companies

Munster Business

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Guaranteed Irish honours Dan Twomey for almost half a century in the sector

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates

Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

technology

Ugreen DXP4800 Plus NAS review: Your own private cloud with power and simplicity

Ugreen DXP4800 Plus NAS review: Your own private cloud with power and simplicity

Whether you’re starting with just a couple of drives or building toward a full 112TB setup, the DXP4800 Plus NAS can grow with your needs.

Huawei FreeBuds 6 review: Open-ear audio with excellent sound quality and comfort

Huawei FreeBuds 6 review: Open-ear audio with excellent sound quality and comfort

Track your travel gear with Scapade’s Airpass, Airlock and Mag Card Pro: Apple Find My accessories reviewed

Track your travel gear with Scapade’s Airpass, Airlock and Mag Card Pro: Apple Find My accessories reviewed

Landmark Technologies to create five new roles in €1.2m cybersecurity centre upgrade

Landmark Technologies to create five new roles in €1.2m cybersecurity centre upgrade

farming

56ac South Limerick farm seeking €7,500/ac at auction

56ac South Limerick farm seeking €7,500/ac at auction

The other advantage that the property may hold is the fact that it could be suitable for a one-off housing development, says selling agent Mary Fahy

Sheep price cuts make no sense with the supply collapsing, says ICSA

Sheep price cuts make no sense with the supply collapsing, says ICSA

Lone Star Tick, Amblyomma Americanum

More Americans becoming allergic to red meat due to tick bites

Young Irish show jumpers win haul of medals at European championships

Young Irish show jumpers win haul of medals at European championships

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