https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comTue, 05 May 2026 14:03:46 +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/companies/arid-41839641.htmlIrish media regulator investigates if Meta used 'dark patterns' on Facebook and Instagram2026-05-05T13:23:00+01:002026-05-05T13:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Coimisiún na Meán investigation will examine whether Meta breached the EU Digital Services ActCoimisiún na Meán investigation will examine whether Meta breached the EU Digital Services ActExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41839506.htmlHeineken launches new flavoured zero beers in Ireland2026-05-05T11:05:00+01:002026-05-05T11:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Heineken employs 340 people at its brewery in CorkHeineken employs 340 people at its brewery in CorkExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41839479.htmlShoppers 'squeezed' as Irish grocery inflation rises to 6.7%2026-05-05T10:15:00+01:002026-05-05T10:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'Consumer uncertainty due to global events has sparked a sense of caution among shoppers''Consumer uncertainty due to global events has sparked a sense of caution among shoppers'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41838924.htmlIreland has a history of bravery in energy supply — and we need that bravery again now2026-05-05T06:00:00+01:002026-05-05T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Our fledgling State used nature, in the form of harnessing hydroelectric power from the River Shannon, to meet its energy needs. We need that audacity again now — and solar power is the answer to our current needsOur fledgling State used nature, in the form of harnessing hydroelectric power from the River Shannon, to meet its energy needs. We need that audacity again now — and solar power is the answer to our current needsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41838969.htmlResponsible AI not a priority for Irish businesses, says study2026-05-05T00:10:00+01:002026-05-05T00:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Research also finds overwhelming majority not prepared for EU AI Act obligationsResearch also finds overwhelming majority not prepared for EU AI Act obligationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41838939.htmlThree upgrades mobile network at Croke Park and Aviva Stadium2026-05-05T00:10:00+01:002026-05-05T00:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Communications firm says €1.2m works targeted some of Ireland’s busiest and most demanding locationsCommunications firm says €1.2m works targeted some of Ireland’s busiest and most demanding locationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41839008.htmlEconomy shows resilience despite higher inflation and slower growth2026-05-05T00:05:00+01:002026-05-05T00:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/EY forecast expects domestic economy to perform solidly in 2026EY forecast expects domestic economy to perform solidly in 2026Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41839050.htmlIreland's business confidence plummets as firms grapple with energy and labour costs2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:002026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Businesses fear infrastructure, energy, and labour costs will stifle growthBusinesses fear infrastructure, energy, and labour costs will stifle growthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41839116.htmlProfits double at DID Electrical to €1.3m2026-05-04T15:44:00+01:002026-05-04T15:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Profits boosted by opening of a new flagship store in Limerick City Profits boosted by opening of a new flagship store in Limerick City Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41839098.htmlECB rate hike in June 'all but inevitable'2026-05-04T14:54:00+01:002026-05-04T14:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Most economists and investors expect a quarter-point hike next monthMost economists and investors expect a quarter-point hike next monthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/