Emer Walsh

Cork

Business Journalist at Irish Examiner

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Articles

Planning refused for more than 800 apartments on Cork's former Tedcastles and new Marquee site

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

Plans for one of Cork City's largest residential developments have been refused by An Bord Pleanála. Tiznow Property Company Limited sought planning in 2022 to construct 823 apartments on Centre Park Road and the Marina. Spanning almost five hectares, the site, which is the current location of Cork's Live At The Marquee and seasonal theme park, Funderland, is located just two kilometres from the city centre.
Irish inflation remains steady in May at 1.4%

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

Irish inflation remained steady in May and was unchanged compared to the previous month. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday found that the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 1.4% in the 12 months to May 2025. This compares with an inflation figure of 2% in the 12 months to April and an annual increase of 2.2% in the HICP for the Eurozone in the same period.
First-time buyers fuel rise in mortgage approvals

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

A total of 4,705 mortgages were approved in April this year, marking an almost 5% rise compared to the previous month. New figures released by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) found that first-time buyers made up more than 62% of total approvals, while mover purchasers accounted for 18%. On an annual basis, the number of mortgage approvals rose by almost 6% compared with April last year.
Bank of Ireland warns of rise in holiday scams ahead of summer season

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

Bank of Ireland is urging consumers ahead of the peak holiday season to take extra care when making bookings to avoid accommodation scams that typically increase over the summer months. Rental and holiday accommodation scams trick people into paying rent for a property that doesnāt exist or is not actually available to rent.
Limerick-based Carelon Global Solutions to close with loss of 300 jobs

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

Some 300 jobs will be lost in Limerick with the closure of health technology firm Carelon Global Solutions in Castletroy. The company, which launched in Ireland in 2021 with support from the IDA, confirmed on Wednesday that it would permanently shut, with the closure of operations set to take place over the next several months.
Plans for more than 120 homes in Ballincollig refused by An Bord Pleanála

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for more than 120 homes in Ballincollig due to the development's inappropriate mix of dwelling units. Cork developer O'Flynn Construction Company lodged plans in May 2022 to construct 123 apartments and a creche on a one-hectare site on the Old Fort Road in Ballincollig. The apartments would have been spread across three blocks, ranging from three to six storeys in height, comprising a mix of one- and two-bed units.
Retail sales volumes rise by 1.1% in April

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

The volume of retail sales rose in April with growth in department stores, books, newspapers and furniture underpinning a 1.1% increase in the month. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Wednesday found that monthly retail sales actually fell when motor trades were excluded, dropping marginally by 0.1%. However, on an annual basis, retail sales were still up 1.1%.
Entries open for this year's Cork Digital Marketing Awards

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

The Cork Digital Marketing Awards is set to return once again this year to celebrate the digital excellence driving business growth and brand visibility across the region. Officially launched by Cork Chamber on Wednesday, the awards honour the talent, innovation and strategy that have supported Cork's digital marketing landscape.
Irish hotels to join 'unprecedented' legal action against Booking.com

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

More than 900 Irish hotels have joined a landmark legal action against online travel agency Booking.com over what they say were inflated rates of commission imposed for two decades. Joining with hotels across Europe, the group is seeking “substantial financial compensation” from Booking.com following a judgment from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last September, which found that the platform’s so-called parity clauses breached EU competition law.
Irish bitcoin buyers clouded by an overwhelming sense of distrust

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Emer Walsh

It’s 9.30am on a Saturday, and more than 500 people have flocked to Dublin’s Green Isle Hotel. Queues of eager attendees arrive early to register for what would later be described as the first day of the rest of their lives. Searching for financial freedom, how to get rich quick, and ways to protect their wealth from bad actors, these people are looking to the event for answers. This is the Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2025. We’ve all heard the warnings about unbacked cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.