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News Editor and Journalist at Extra.ie

Former walker now just a talker about stuff I’m going to do...very few original thoughts

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More than 80% of accountants welcome the use of AI

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

The use of AI in accounting is welcomed by more than 80% of those who work in the sector, according to a new report. A new Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) report found 85% of respondents expressing willingness to use AI tools - and 91% of those aged 18–24 are already using the technology. Members of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) were surveyed alongside respondents from 13 other Chartered bodies around the world.
FSAI reveal the most commonly reported foreign objects in food as complaints rise

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

The number of complaints made to the Food Safety Authority in 2024 increased by just over 13%. In total 8,596 complaints and queries were handled by the FSAI Advice Line last year. The FSAI revealed there were 4,996 complaints from consumers, with 32% of complaints relating to unfit food and 29% to suspected food poisoning. Overall, the 4,996 consumer complaints in 2024 represented a 13.7% increase compared to the previous year with 4,395 complaints.
AGM wins Grand Prix prize at APMC Star Awards

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Allied Global Marketing (AGM) picked up the Grand Prix at the annual APMC Star Awards. The annual APMC Star Awards, have over 31 years, "rewarded and recognised the best in class experiential, brand activation and promotional marketing campaigns in Ireland". Winners are eligible to enter their campaigns into the prestigious European EACA IMPACT Awards.
Shikawa Technologies investment in Big Red Cloud a major boost for Irish SMEs

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Thousands of SMEs are set to benefit after Shikawa Technologies agreed to invest in the Big Red Cloud Group. Shikawa Technologies is a private equity investor in software backed by Melior Equity Partners. It is the seventh investment from Melior Equity Partners Fund II, which is backed by a pool of local and international blue-chip investors, including The Carlyle Group, the European Investment Fund, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Bank of Ireland and AIB.
AIB introduce foster leave for employees

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

AIB is to offer up to ten days of foster leave to all employees looking to foster. And the bank said it is introducing up to 12 weeks of neonatal leave for all parents of newborns that have to spend time in hospital. Employees can take this leave in weekly blocks for each week their baby receives neonatal care, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
Kieran Dempsey appointed CIO for Irish Life

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Setanta Asset Management has confirmed that Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Kieran Dempsey has been promoted. Mr Dempsey has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer for Irish Life, Canada Life Europe, and Strategic Corporate Development in parent company Great-West Lifeco’s Global Investments business. As a result, Mr Dempsey will step down from his Managing Director role in Setanta but will remain a member of the Board.
Rory McIlroy's net worth has rocketed after Master's win

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Rory McIlroy's historic Master's win was not only a career-defining moment- it was also a sizeable payday. McIlroy rolled in a three-foot putt to beat Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to finally win his first Masters title in a heart stopping final round on the hallowed greens of the Augusta National course.
Ishikawa Technologies investment in Big Red Cloud a major boost for Irish SMEs

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Thousands of SMEs are set to benefit after Ishikawa Technologies agreed to invest in the Big Red Cloud Group. Ishikawa Technologies is a private equity investor in software backed by Melior Equity Partners. It is the seventh investment from Melior Equity Partners Fund II, which is backed by a pool of local and international blue-chip investors, including The Carlyle Group, the European Investment Fund, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Bank of Ireland and AIB.
Green Light For €200M Waterford North Quays Development

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Planning permission has been granted for the €200m Waterford North Quays, Waterford City development. The project will, say its backers, "utterly transform Waterford’s cityscape". The landmark project proposes nine new blocks along the northern quays of the River Suir in Waterford City Centre. This scheme also includes a four-star hotel, an apart-hotel, 350 residential apartments, an expansive office block, diverse retail and food and beverage units, and a childcare facility.
Centra extends sponsorship of All-Ireland GAA Hurling Senior Championship

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Centra has announced an extension of their sponsorship of the All-Ireland GAA Hurling Senior Championship up to 2029. The retailer said after 16 years sponsoring the Championship they are now the longest serving sponsor of the competition. Centra said its stores across Ireland directly support an estimated 1,000 GAA clubs nationwide, to the value of over €1.5m.