Dara Calleary

Should the increase to the minimum wage go ahead?

The Government is committed to introducing a national living wage by January 2026, beginning with an 80 cent increase to the minimum wage next year. But as businesses struggle with higher operating costs, should the increases go ahead?

Provincial news photography raised to the level of fine art

The photographs of Henry Wills documenting Mayo and Irish life were published in the Western People for more than 40 years. A book collecting his best images, In All Kinds Of Weather, was launched last week

Global AI safety summit publishes Bletchley Declaration

Ireland among 28 signatories to declaration that aims to set ground rules for development of AI and managing the risks it presents

Better to be spooked by AI than complacent about the impact it will have on our lives

AI is destined to become our ‘co-pilot’ at work – whether we want one or not

Minister of State will ‘take on board’ proposal that Ireland seek to host EU office for regulating AI

Planned AI advisory council has received an ‘overwhelming’ number of applications, says Dara Calleary

Getting to grips with regulating AI which no one fully understands

Ireland will be a key player in regulation but setting rules requires unsettling levels of guess-making about how AI technologies might affect us

AI to pose ‘many unpredictable challenges’ for government, strategy report says

Progress report emphasises importance of ensuring rollout of AI tools is ‘safe, secure, human-centric and ethical’

Consumer agency finds no evidence of excessive pricing of groceries

Report shows that competition on price, quality and location has improved in recent years, Coveney says

Companies Office will require PPS numbers from directors

New company law requirement designed to address issues with different forms of directors’ names or addresses

Proposals to ease auditing burden on SMEs welcomed

Impediment of having to be audited for two years sees firms having to pay significant fees, says Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Talks to finalise Mercosur have progressed ‘a lot’ - Calleary

EU keen to ratify accord ahead of 2024 European elections but concerns remain on beef and sustainability standards

Ministry Brands to create 50 jobs with opening of new Galway centre

Software and services company recruiting for technology roles

Amazon launches new support for early-stage entrepreneurs in Dublin

Startup Loft is located in company’s Charlemont Street offices

Ending eviction ban: Labour and Sinn Féin ramp up pressure on Coalition with two Dáil votes this week

Labour Party tables motion of no confidence in Government, while Sinn Féin proposes legislation that would see eviction ban extended into 2024

Engineering giant opens new R&D facility in Dundalk

ABB says 'multi-million dollar' investment will create up to 30 jobs

New law to tighten rules on Irish limited partnerships used by Russian investors

These partnership had been marketed to investors in Russia and former Soviet republics as having the benefits of offshore companies

New law aimed at reducing number and costs of personal injuries claims comes into operation

Claimants at risk of more legal costs if they go to court after rejecting Personal Injuries Assessment Board’s offer

Children being corrupted by ‘buck mad’ situation in Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats, Dáil told

Sinn Féin TD says appeals from residents not being heard and open drug-dealing happening on huge scale

Fianna Fáil ‘should hold contest’ for vacant deputy leader post

Backbench TD says contest when Martin ends current term as Taoiseach would be beneficial to party

Miriam Lord: Leinster House springs a leak as Taoiseach sings in the rain

Events in whacko Westminster cause a run on the markets, while best leaky Leinster House can manage is a run on buckets

Dara Calleary appointed Minister of State to replace Robert Troy

Mayo TD’s promotion had been widely expected

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