Petula Martyn

1 week ago | rte.ie | Petula Martyn

Primark has confirmed plans to open its first stores in the Middle East in partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. The first store will open in Kuwait before the end of the year and the next will open in Dubai in early 2026. Next year will see the opening of two further stores also in Dubai, in Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif.

1 week ago | rte.ie | Petula Martyn

John Moran made history when he became the first directly elected mayor in the country last year. An Independent candidate with an ambitious programme for the five-year term, he topped the poll with 18,308 votes, some 5,000 more than his nearest challenger. It was a resounding personal endorsement for the first time candidate. This week, the Mayor of Limerick told a conference examining the implications of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin that democracy must take its course.

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Petula Martyn

Credit Unions have topped the annual ranking of the Ireland Reputation Index for the third year in a row. The largest and longest running study of reputation in Ireland, it recognises those organisations that are highly regarded as good corporate citizens. An Post secured second place in the rankings, followed in third place by Boots Ireland. The study showed the emotional advantage to being Irish and demonstrating a commitment to Ireland.

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Petula Martyn

Venture Capital investment in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in the first quarter of the year, totalling $668 million dollars across 28 deals, accordiing to the latest KPMG Venture Pulse report. It's a substantial increase compared to the same period last year, when $34 million was invested across 17 deals. There was a strong start to 2025 with three deals raising over $100 million each in the first quarter.

1 month ago | rte.ie | Petula Martyn

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