https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comThu, 11 Jun 2026 07:36:29 +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-41860308.htmlCompetition body launches retail pharmacy sector study after 'consumer complaints'2026-06-11T00:00:00+01:002026-06-11T00:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The study will focus on the supply of prescription and over-the-counter products to consumersThe study will focus on the supply of prescription and over-the-counter products to consumersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41860326.htmlWeight-loss drug users save hundreds on food as take-up triples2026-06-10T17:15:00+01:002026-06-10T17:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/British households using drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic are spending £418 (€485) less on food per year on average – surveyBritish households using drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic are spending £418 (€485) less on food per year on average – surveyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41860284.htmlImro hit record €57m revenue but warn AI now 'existential threat'2026-06-10T15:50:00+01:002026-06-10T15:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Body representing music creatives has increased membership to 33,000 and distributed €48m in royaltiesBody representing music creatives has increased membership to 33,000 and distributed €48m in royaltiesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41860242.htmlMerger turnover threshold in Ireland raised to €100m2026-06-10T15:37:00+01:002026-06-10T15:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Threshold for businesses planning a merger to notify the State's competition watchdog has been raised from €60m to €100mThreshold for businesses planning a merger to notify the State's competition watchdog has been raised from €60m to €100mExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41860227.htmlDublin business activity 'strengthened sharply' in first quarter 2026-06-10T15:27:00+01:002026-06-10T15:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Grant Thornton Dublin Economic Monitor shows that S&P Global's PMI stands at 55.6, up from 53.2 during the last three months of 2025Grant Thornton Dublin Economic Monitor shows that S&P Global's PMI stands at 55.6, up from 53.2 during the last three months of 2025Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41860194.htmlElectric cars increase share of market to 27%2026-06-10T14:31:00+01:002026-06-10T14:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Electric car sales may be bolstered through the rest of the year following news that the Government is considering introducing a pilot scrappage scheme to incentivise further adoptionElectric car sales may be bolstered through the rest of the year following news that the Government is considering introducing a pilot scrappage scheme to incentivise further adoptionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41860209.htmlIrish mortgage rates fall ahead of expected interest rate hikes by ECB2026-06-10T14:05:00+01:002026-06-10T14:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Central Bank data shows Ireland is now the tenth most expensive country in the eurozone for new mortgagesCentral Bank data shows Ireland is now the tenth most expensive country in the eurozone for new mortgagesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41860152.htmlDublin Airport passenger numbers up 2.7% in May2026-06-10T13:35:00+01:002026-06-10T13:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/According to reports, transport minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring legislation to Cabinet next week which would give him the power to end or alter the passenger cap limit on Dublin AirportAccording to reports, transport minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring legislation to Cabinet next week which would give him the power to end or alter the passenger cap limit on Dublin AirportExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41860011.htmlMy Job: Why manufacturing in Ireland is critical to solving the housing crisis2026-06-10T10:34:00+01:002026-06-10T10:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Conor Manning explains why his Cork-based manufacturing firm is prioritising long-term partnerships over short-term market reactions.Conor Manning explains why his Cork-based manufacturing firm is prioritising long-term partnerships over short-term market reactions.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41859558.htmlIrish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination2026-06-10T08:54:00+01:002026-06-10T08:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former night porter at Derrynane Hotel said his duties were reassigned to other staff, including Ukrainian residents, whom he alleged were engaged at a lower costFormer night porter at Derrynane Hotel said his duties were reassigned to other staff, including Ukrainian residents, whom he alleged were engaged at a lower costExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/