https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799668.htmlCollison brothers' Stripe expresses interest in acquiring PayPal2026-02-24T22:27:00+00:002026-02-24T22:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of the digital payments pioneer, signalling a major industry shake-up.Reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of the digital payments pioneer, signalling a major industry shake-up.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799449.htmlApple to build Mac mini computers in US2026-02-24T15:51:00+00:002026-02-24T15:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Company made commitment to shift more manufacturing from Asia to USCompany made commitment to shift more manufacturing from Asia to USExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799389.htmlStripe hits €135bn valuation as payment volume soars2026-02-24T14:39:00+00:002026-02-24T14:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/That valuation is up from the €91bn Stripe secured last yearThat valuation is up from the €91bn Stripe secured last yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799125.htmlHealthcare services firm Uniphar records strong 2025 with revenue hitting €3bn 2026-02-24T07:59:00+00:002026-02-24T07:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Healthcare services firm Uniphar recorded a near 9% increase in gross profit during its 2025 financial year as revenue reached over €3bn, the ...Healthcare services firm Uniphar recorded a near 9% increase in gross profit during its 2025 financial year as revenue reached over €3bn, the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41799104.htmlParamount submits higher bid for Warner Bros in bid to block Netflix2026-02-24T07:38:00+00:002026-02-24T07:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, ratcheting up efforts to ...Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, ratcheting up efforts to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798666.htmlMost Irish consumers see Chinese EVs offering better value than more established brands2026-02-24T00:07:00+00:002026-02-24T00:07:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Higher equipment levels is another main reason buyers say they would consider a Chinese carHigher equipment levels is another main reason buyers say they would consider a Chinese carExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798684.htmlMortgage approvals drop by more than 10% during January2026-02-24T00:05:00+00:002026-02-24T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In total 3,034 mortgages were approved in January, of which first-time buyers accounted for 1,800, a decline of 7.2% year-on-yearIn total 3,034 mortgages were approved in January, of which first-time buyers accounted for 1,800, a decline of 7.2% year-on-yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798903.htmlAer Lingus to add flights on Cork to Glasgow route this summer2026-02-23T17:25:00+00:002026-02-23T17:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Aer Lingus has also expanded its European network from Cork with the introduction of new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, beginning May 2 and June 1 respectivelyAer Lingus has also expanded its European network from Cork with the introduction of new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, beginning May 2 and June 1 respectivelyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798603.htmlDavis acquires Whitelight Events with plans to add 10 jobs2026-02-23T10:37:00+00:002026-02-23T10:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Davis team delivers hundreds of events each year, such as Culture Night and Ireland’s New Year’s FestivalsThe Davis team delivers hundreds of events each year, such as Culture Night and Ireland’s New Year’s FestivalsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798108.htmlDrone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'2026-02-23T05:00:00+00:002026-02-23T05:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Manna founder champions Ireland as a drone delivery leader, launching a Cork pilot while scaling global growth and — uniquely — making a profit on every deliveryManna founder champions Ireland as a drone delivery leader, launching a Cork pilot while scaling global growth and — uniquely — making a profit on every deliveryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41798186.htmlCork's Datalogix acquired by Ekco2026-02-23T01:05:00+00:002026-02-23T01:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Acquiring the Cork tech firm is the first such deal this year by Ekco following three strategic acquisitions in 2025Acquiring the Cork tech firm is the first such deal this year by Ekco following three strategic acquisitions in 2025Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797463.htmlHomebuilding firm Evara appoints new commercial lead2026-02-22T09:15:00+00:002026-02-22T09:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ross Laurie takes on lead role with Evara, overseeing commercial developments for its growing pipeline of construction sitesRoss Laurie takes on lead role with Evara, overseeing commercial developments for its growing pipeline of construction sitesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797448.htmlExecutive shuffle as OFX names new managing partner2026-02-22T08:15:00+00:002026-02-22T08:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Micheál Ó Mulláin takes over from Shane Crossan as managing partner of Cork-based law firm O’Flynn ExhamsMicheál Ó Mulláin takes over from Shane Crossan as managing partner of Cork-based law firm O’Flynn ExhamsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797412.htmlInside Cork Airport’s €200m redevelopment and plans for Luas link and transatlantic flights2026-02-21T16:49:00+00:002026-02-21T16:49:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Record passenger growth drives major terminal expansion, new security screening, solar farm investment and push for better public transport linksRecord passenger growth drives major terminal expansion, new security screening, solar farm investment and push for better public transport linksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797454.htmlSeán Sherlock takes on new role with Solar Ireland 2026-02-21T08:40:00+00:002026-02-21T08:40:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Minister of State joins Solar Ireland, the solar energy industry representative groupFormer Minister of State joins Solar Ireland, the solar energy industry representative groupExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797442.htmlPR Institute's new CEO launches a plan for growth and innovation2026-02-21T07:55:00+00:002026-02-21T07:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) elects national council and unveils an ambitious 18-month planPublic Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) elects national council and unveils an ambitious 18-month planExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797364.htmlStable interest rates and resilient growth set to unlock Irish property investment, says Savills2026-02-20T15:13:00+00:002026-02-20T15:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Estate agent said European investors were the most active buyers, followed by US and Irish buyers respectivelyEstate agent said European investors were the most active buyers, followed by US and Irish buyers respectivelyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41797085.htmlKingspan reports record €9.2bn revenue on back of 'extraordinary demand'2026-02-20T07:58:00+00:002026-02-20T07:58:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Group's trading profit rose by 5% to a record €955m despite 'persistent challenges' in the construction industryGroup's trading profit rose by 5% to a record €955m despite 'persistent challenges' in the construction industryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796401.htmlKingspan fund supports athletes on path to professional careers 2026-02-20T07:45:00+00:002026-02-20T07:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Funding from €1,000 per athlete and €2,500 per organisation is available under the Kingspan Kickstart, with the first application deadline at the end of MarchFunding from €1,000 per athlete and €2,500 per organisation is available under the Kingspan Kickstart, with the first application deadline at the end of MarchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796386.htmlMy Job: Driving commercial solar with AI, flexibility, and financial gains2026-02-20T06:51:00+00:002026-02-20T06:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Solar PV soars with grants, but as domestic growth slows, the commercial sector is poised for smart energy solutions driven by financial gain and policy support.Solar PV soars with grants, but as domestic growth slows, the commercial sector is poised for smart energy solutions driven by financial gain and policy support.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796473.htmlApple to open Dublin office this year to complement expanded Cork operations2026-02-19T15:05:00+00:002026-02-19T15:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Up to 300 workers will be accommodated in Park Place, Dublin with the tech giant opening its new Hollyhill 5 building in Cork todayUp to 300 workers will be accommodated in Park Place, Dublin with the tech giant opening its new Hollyhill 5 building in Cork todayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796533.htmlJameson-owner sees demand slump in US and China2026-02-19T12:18:00+00:002026-02-19T12:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sales fell 5.9% in the first half of the year, more than the 5.7% drop forecast by analystsSales fell 5.9% in the first half of the year, more than the 5.7% drop forecast by analystsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796389.htmlBusiness movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland2026-02-19T09:01:00+00:002026-02-19T09:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New appointees with Royal London Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland, TG4, Osborne, Ornua and Hidden HearingNew appointees with Royal London Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland, TG4, Osborne, Ornua and Hidden HearingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796377.htmlPrivate landlord Ires Reit reports almost €50m pre-tax profit2026-02-19T08:22:00+00:002026-02-19T08:22:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Company said margin expansion and unit disposals helped it return to profit in 2025Company said margin expansion and unit disposals helped it return to profit in 2025Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796365.htmlBord Gáis reports €72m profit in 2025 2026-02-19T07:55:00+00:002026-02-19T07:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Energy provider said a growing customer base helped deliver a 'disciplined operational performance'Energy provider said a growing customer base helped deliver a 'disciplined operational performance'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796134.htmlDrone delivery firm Manna launches pilot programme in Cork2026-02-19T00:05:00+00:002026-02-19T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The company will begin demonstration flights at Marina Market from ThursdayThe company will begin demonstration flights at Marina Market from ThursdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795999.htmlCash withdrawals continues to fall as the Government's access to cash legislation comes into effect 2026-02-19T00:05:00+00:002026-02-19T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Number of contactless payments saw an increase last year of 6.8% to 1.6bn, compared to 2024, with a total combined value of €30bn — an increase of 12.6%Number of contactless payments saw an increase last year of 6.8% to 1.6bn, compared to 2024, with a total combined value of €30bn — an increase of 12.6%Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795954.htmlSalary growth across professional careers 'effectively stalled' 2026-02-19T00:05:00+00:002026-02-19T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Salary growth now concentrated in a narrow set of specialist disciplines such as advanced technology, while in other sectors salary movement ranges from zero to 2%, according to reportSalary growth now concentrated in a narrow set of specialist disciplines such as advanced technology, while in other sectors salary movement ranges from zero to 2%, according to reportExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795984.htmlCompetition authority calls on Government to open up taxi market 2026-02-19T00:03:00+00:002026-02-19T00:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/This follow research which shows many parts of the country lack taxi availabilityThis follow research which shows many parts of the country lack taxi availabilityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41796029.htmlZeus acquires Spanish packaging firm for €24m2026-02-18T15:33:00+00:002026-02-18T15:33:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Zeus has seen ongoing expansion, ans is expected to see revenues reach €600m.Zeus has seen ongoing expansion, ans is expected to see revenues reach €600m.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795813.htmlBank of Ireland to pull back from US leveraged finance2026-02-18T11:12:00+00:002026-02-18T11:12:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Irish lender withdraws as fees and returns shrink for traditional banksIrish lender withdraws as fees and returns shrink for traditional banksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795297.htmlEconomic optimism among medium-sized firms sees significant fall-off 2026-02-18T00:05:00+00:002026-02-18T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rising cost pressures and global volatility cited by Irish firms as undermining confidence in revenue growth, hiring and pay, survey findsRising cost pressures and global volatility cited by Irish firms as undermining confidence in revenue growth, hiring and pay, survey findsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795378.htmlConsultancy firms Antaris and Pragmatica to merge2026-02-17T15:45:00+00:002026-02-17T15:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Merger create a national agency to provide services to Irish businesses facing increasing pressure from evolving global regulationsMerger create a national agency to provide services to Irish businesses facing increasing pressure from evolving global regulationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795318.htmlIfac acquires accountancy practices in Cork, Cavan, and Westmeath2026-02-17T14:12:00+00:002026-02-17T14:12:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ifac has a network of over 30 locations and a team of 600 professionals, serving 30,000 clientsIfac has a network of over 30 locations and a team of 600 professionals, serving 30,000 clientsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41795282.htmlLimerick Chamber appoints Donnacha Hurley new CEO2026-02-17T13:39:00+00:002026-02-17T13:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Limerick Chamber President Donnacha Hurley has been appointed CEO of the business representative body.He takes over the role from Michelle ...Former Limerick Chamber President Donnacha Hurley has been appointed CEO of the business representative body.He takes over the role from Michelle ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/