Alan Healy

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Alan Healy

The net wealth of Irish households reached a new record of €1,247bn at the end of 2024, increasing by €43bn since the previous quarter. New data from the Central Bank shows the total housing wealth increased by €28.3bn to reach €839.7bn. Housing assets represent 59.5% of the total assets of Irish households. Total liabilities, mainly consisting of long-term loans, amounted to €163.6bn, largely unchanged from the third quarter of 2024.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Alan Healy

ISME has published its pre-Budget submission, which calls for a reset of the National Minimum Wage, saying it is not the solution to the cost-of-living crisis. The business group, representing small and medium businesses, listed five issues to be addressed by the Budget in October. In relation to business costs, they said there are structural and statistical issues with the calculation of the minimum wage here.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Alan Healy

Bulmers owner, the C&C Group, delivered revenues of €1.7bn for the 12 months to the end of February with the Dublin-headquartered firm reporting a limited impact from tariffs. Reporting its financial results, the company said its flagship products, Bulmers and Tennent's, achieved market share gains, maintaining market-leading positions. C&C Group is proposing a final dividend of 4.13c per share up from 3.96c for the 2024 financial year. The company's share price is up 5.7% year to date.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Alan Healy

Air France confirmed that it will operate its Cork to Paris Charles de Gaulle service on a year-round basis from October 26. The French flag-carrier will provide a direct service between Cork and its major hub up to four times a week during the winter months. The announcement consolidates access to the French capital and will allow onward connectivity to more than 180 destinations across the wider Air France worldwide network.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Alan Healy

Dosco, one of Ireland's oldest companies, has completed the development of its new headquarters and manufacturing site in Cork's Little Island following its move from the city's South Douglas Road. The manufacture and distribution of household products, including sweeping brushes and paint brushes, now takes place from a new 52,000 sq ft facility, with an additional 18,000 sq ft extension under construction following a multi-million euro investment.