https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comThu, 06 Aug 2026 01:32:19 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41891416.htmlRising new business and employment boosts 'accelerating growth' in Irish services sector2026-08-06T01:05:00+01:002026-08-06T01:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The service sector workforce grew at the fastest pace in six months, and one that was broadly in line with the long-run survey averageThe service sector workforce grew at the fastest pace in six months, and one that was broadly in line with the long-run survey averageExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41891407.htmlVenture capital investment into Ireland rises 61%2026-08-06T00:00:00+01:002026-08-06T00:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/KPMG said the uptick in investment during the quarter continues to be driven in large part by international investorsKPMG said the uptick in investment during the quarter continues to be driven in large part by international investorsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41891578.htmlValue of contactless payments by phone up nearly 24%2026-08-05T16:47:00+01:002026-08-05T16:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Value of total card spending reached €10.05bn across 262.4 million transactions in June, while use of cash continued to declineValue of total card spending reached €10.05bn across 262.4 million transactions in June, while use of cash continued to declineExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41891557.htmlPre-tax profits almost double to €23.12m at Denis O'Brien's Actavo2026-08-05T15:48:00+01:002026-08-05T15:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fueled by strategic streamlining and cost cuts despite revenue decline.Fueled by strategic streamlining and cost cuts despite revenue decline.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41891542.htmlChief executive of Paddy Power-owner Flutter to step down 2026-08-05T15:33:00+01:002026-08-05T15:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Peter Jackson will step down from the role later this year to be replaced by Dan Taylor, the head of Flutter's international divisionPeter Jackson will step down from the role later this year to be replaced by Dan Taylor, the head of Flutter's international divisionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41891485.htmlLilly boosts guidance on strong demand for obesity drugs2026-08-05T13:52:00+01:002026-08-05T13:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mounjaro, the company’s diabetes medicine, surpassed all estimates in the period as access to the drug has increased around the world.Mounjaro, the company’s diabetes medicine, surpassed all estimates in the period as access to the drug has increased around the world.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41891434.htmlFáilte Ireland targets domestic tourism expansion through €10m campaign2026-08-05T13:34:00+01:002026-08-05T13:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Initiative aimed at encouraging Irish people to take short breaks at homeInitiative aimed at encouraging Irish people to take short breaks at homeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41891443.htmlAndrew Yaxley returns as Tesco Ireland CEO2026-08-05T13:25:00+01:002026-08-05T13:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He succeeds Geoff Byrne in the role, who will become CEO of The Booker GroupHe succeeds Geoff Byrne in the role, who will become CEO of The Booker GroupExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41891287.htmlSecurity guard stabbed on the job awarded €3.4k for missed wages while on sick leave2026-08-05T12:40:00+01:002026-08-05T12:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In addition to the pay issue, the complainant was not always given a rest period of not less than 11 consecutive hours in each period of 24 hours and provided evidence that this happened 30 times in the six months before the complaint form was issuedIn addition to the pay issue, the complainant was not always given a rest period of not less than 11 consecutive hours in each period of 24 hours and provided evidence that this happened 30 times in the six months before the complaint form was issuedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41891278.htmlEssential travel tech: How compact gear simplifies your journey2026-08-05T10:00:00+01:002026-08-05T10:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Testing Ugreen’s new Air series to see if these ultra-slim chargers actually make life on the move easier.Testing Ugreen’s new Air series to see if these ultra-slim chargers actually make life on the move easier.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/