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1 day ago | businessplus.ie | George Morahan

Corporate philanthropy continues to thrive in Ireland despite global challenges, industry leaders have heard at the Philanthropy in Action: Achieving Social Impact event in Dublin. Figures released by Community Foundation Ireland, which co-hosted the event with Business in the Community Ireland, show that corporate and business partners provided more than €55m in grants between 2020 and 2024.

1 day ago | businessplus.ie | George Morahan

The Irish spirits sector will be "uniquely exposed" to US tariffs unless the EU resolves the brewing trade war with the White House, the Irish Whiskey Association and Drinks Ireland have said. The bodies, which respectively represent whiskey producers and the wider drinks manufacturing sector in Ireland, have recommended the immediate removal of all tariffs on EU and US spirits. Irish whiskey is now subject to a 10% tariff on exports to the US, its biggest market with sales of €420m per annum.

1 day ago | businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill

An Post this week launched a new talent initiative at its headquarters in the EXO Building. The initiative is aligned with Making Better Happen, An Post’s new brand platform, reflecting its ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and meaningful community impact. In a renewed drive for talent across frontline roles, An Post is eager to build on its current workforce, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of the communities it serves.

1 day ago | businessplus.ie | George Morahan

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the National Broadband Plan (NBP) for the government, has said that more than 125,000 premises are now connected to the high-speed fibre broadband network. Additionally, NBI has 'passed' 361,101 homes, farms and businesses out of the 564,000 currently located in the NBP intervention area, meaning they can connect to the network.

1 day ago | businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill

Squire Patton Boggs has hired Jason O’Donnell to lead its real estate practice in Ireland. O’Donnell joins from Irish firm A&L Goodbody, bringing more than a decade of experience advising on complex real estate transactions across Ireland and internationally. Dennis Agnew, managing partner in Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jason to our leadership team in Dublin.