https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 16 May 2026 06:48:48 +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-41845542.htmlCork pub trade booming despite rural closures as landmark bars sell for millions2026-05-16T06:00:00+01:002026-05-16T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Landmark Cork pubs continue attracting multimillion-euro investment even as rural publicans warn of mounting pressures and closuresLandmark Cork pubs continue attracting multimillion-euro investment even as rural publicans warn of mounting pressures and closuresExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41845638.htmlGrafton Group boosted by Cork-based Cygnum as it forecasts profits of up to €229m2026-05-15T14:23:00+01:002026-05-15T14:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Grafton, the owner of Woodies and Chadwicks, acquired the Macroom firm this yearGrafton, the owner of Woodies and Chadwicks, acquired the Macroom firm this yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41845587.htmlCork boss of Tesco sees pay rise to £10.8m2026-05-15T13:50:00+01:002026-05-15T13:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/UCC graduate heads one of the largest supermarket chains across the UK and IrelandUCC graduate heads one of the largest supermarket chains across the UK and IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41845482.htmlExports from Ireland tumbled by 51% in March 20262026-05-15T11:08:00+01:002026-05-15T11:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump 'Liberation Day' tariff fears had seen record exports in March 2025Trump 'Liberation Day' tariff fears had seen record exports in March 2025Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41845431.htmlEU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts2026-05-15T10:52:00+01:002026-05-15T10:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load — while China’s industry is on the marchMany European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load — while China’s industry is on the marchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41844903.htmlWomen are driving innovation in Ireland's energy transition2026-05-15T08:05:00+01:002026-05-15T08:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/"When we welcome women into the renewable energy sector, we’re not just doing the right thing, we’re strengthening the entire industry" "When we welcome women into the renewable energy sector, we’re not just doing the right thing, we’re strengthening the entire industry" Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41845335.htmlGlenveagh to complete 2,750 homes this year as it increases debt facilities2026-05-15T07:40:00+01:002026-05-15T07:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Builder adds €100m in new debt to significantly expand housing deliveryBuilder adds €100m in new debt to significantly expand housing deliveryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41844969.htmlEU Pay Transparency Directive: What Irish employers must know2026-05-15T07:15:00+01:002026-05-15T07:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With a 13% average gender pay gap across the EU, the European Parliament has sought to align member states’ processes on reporting and transparency of pay With a 13% average gender pay gap across the EU, the European Parliament has sought to align member states’ processes on reporting and transparency of pay Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41845035.htmlGreen energy can help Ireland get power back in our hands2026-05-15T06:55:00+01:002026-05-15T06:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland's energy dependence on imported fossil fuels is a clear strategic vulnerability, warns Anna Conlan of Ireland ElectrifiedIreland's energy dependence on imported fossil fuels is a clear strategic vulnerability, warns Anna Conlan of Ireland ElectrifiedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41844993.htmlAlan Healy: When will Irish companies realise the return-to-office battle has been lost?2026-05-15T05:00:00+01:002026-05-15T05:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/For many employees, remote work has quietly become an unexpected lifelineFor many employees, remote work has quietly become an unexpected lifelineExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/