Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport in November were 3% higher than the same month last year, with numbers at Cork Airport up 5%. Airport operator daa said that last month was the busiest ever November for both Cork and Dublin Airports as the two airports saw almost 2.5 million passengers pass through their terminals in […]
It will be possible to hold virtual or hybrid AGMs and other general meetings of companies and societies as a result of the signing of an order commencing new legislation from today. The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 will also give more powers to the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA). It will […]
The number of new mortgages approved in October was up 8.6% on the previous month. In total 4,829 new mortgages got the green light, up 13% compared to the same month last year. The latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) data shows almost two thirds of the total were for first time buyers. “In […]
Dublin has been ranked in 43rd place in an annual assessment of the quality of living standards of cities globally. This was down one place on last year’s 42nd position. The Mercer 2024 Quality of Living city ranking also placed the capital in 26th position out of 38 western European cities. This was also a […]
Employee stock options (ESOs) have become a popular tool for businesses looking to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. These programmes provide employees with the opportunity to own a piece of t…
The gig economy has revolutionised the way we work, offering freelancers and contractors unparalleled flexibility and opportunities. However, this independence comes with its own set of financial chal…
The rise of digitalisation has transformed the way businesses manage their finances, and with it, the auditing process. A digital audit focuses on examining financial records stored in digital formats…
When assessing the health of a business, it’s tempting to focus solely on revenue and profit. While these figures are important, at John P Burke we know they don’t paint the full picture. …
Euro zone inflation accelerated in November and its most closely watched components remained high, data showed today, adding to the case for a more cautious European Central Bank interest rate cut next month. Consumer price inflation in the 20 countries sharing the euro stood at 2.3% in November, according to the data from Eurostat. That […]
The European Central Bank should make future monetary policy decisions based on upcoming risk rather than the latest economic data, ECB chief economist Philip Lane told the Financial Times in an interview published today. “Once the disinflation process (is) completed, then I think monetary policy needs to be essentially forward-looking, and to be scanning the […]
