Sean Pollock

1 week ago | independent.ie | Sean Pollock

Innovize, which is ultimately owned by US private equity firm Vance Street Capital, bought the Irish-based manufacturer and supplier of adhesives to the medical and industrial sectors in recent weeks. Pat O’Neill, who co-founded Zenith in 2012, said he had “no doubt” the deal would result in new investments and jobs for the business. “They have already ordered machinery for our plant which will replicate the stuff they use in America,” he said. “It will be a matter of months before it is here.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Sean Pollock

Paschal Donohoe flying flag for peace as EU policy makers draw up battle plan for tariff warFinance minister believes there is a hunger to ‘de-escalate’ looming economic strife with the American presidentChristine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, arrives for the meeting in Warsaw. Photo: BloombergThere was a strange silence around the Warsaw Citadel. The sound of flags fluttering in the cold morning sky the only noise to break the almost sombre quiet.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Sean Pollock

The session, chaired by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe in Warsaw, is the first major meeting of top EU policy makers since US president Donald Trump rowed back on his proposed 20pc import tax on most EU goods on Wednesday. However, a hefty 10pc tariff is now in place for 90 days, pending further negotiations. The Polish capital is hosting meetings of both the Eurogroupand the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) of all 27 EU member states.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sean Pollock

John and Dan Gleeson are set to open Dream Point, a multi-room interactive playground for families at their venue in the Point Square Shopping Centre. The purpose-built site includes what they claim is Ireland’s largest-ever ball pit, light-reactive inflatables and immersive projection rooms sourced from across the world. Dan Gleeson, who alongside his brother ran the Van Gogh immersive experience at Dublin’s RDS in 2022, said the latest venture had been in planning for over a year.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sean Pollock

From engagement rings to interest rates: Here are five ways Donald Trump’s tariffs could affect youDon't think about popping the question for too long. The price of a gold engagement ring is set to soar. Photo: Stock image/GettyComing close to retirement and got a nice pension pot stashed away? Look away now. The almighty hammer blow the stock markets have taken over the past week has almost certainly hit the value of your pension. How much value depends on the level of risk baked in.