The Irish Times

Record €19m Lotto jackpot ‘not designed to go on this long’

Organisers say rules do not allow for ‘must-be-won’ event as top prize rolls over

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 07:56

Coronavirus: Private hospitals in talks on State takeover plan

Restaurants facing closure urged to contact insurers on business disruption protection

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 19:29

Employers who offer more than State's Covid-19 payment will not be refunded

Businesses that pay temporarily laid-off staff over €203 weekly will not be refunded

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 03:00

Atmosphere between Ross and tourism chiefs chillier than a white Christmas

Caveat: Minister’s huge ego has led to problems with industry figures

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 12:28

At your convenience

Independent retailers have to stay ahead of their larger rivals in the battle to win and retain custom

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 00:00

Slow planning process delays €100m investment by Lidl

Company criticises ‘anti-competitive’ and ‘frivolous’ objections

Sat May 12 2018 - 04:55

Supermarket planning wars: Aldi and Lidl feel the heat from rivals

Aldi and Lidl are accusing Tesco and SuperValu of blocking their expansion plans

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 05:35

Towns look to ‘health checks’ to keep shopping local

Pilot scheme is helping nine towns to counter out-of-town shopping

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 13:43

Lottoland site goes up against National Lottery in Ireland

Controversial Uber-style app allows punters to bet on outcome of worldwide lotteries

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 14:29

Lottery regulator urged to ‘step up to the plate’ on online gaming

Concern expressed about effect on problem gamblers of proliferation of games

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 18:43

Lidl ups competition as it plans to open 60 additional stores

German chain searching for suitable sites on both sides of Border

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 01:25

Retailers’ groups row over problems with Lotto system

War of words as Lotto officials prepare for Oireachtas showdown

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00

Premier Lotteries Ireland to appear before Oireachtas committee

National Lottery operator PLI likely to be asked about crashes and terminals

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 06:45

Lottery’s new private operator criticised over systems failure

Problems that forced the Lotto to be moved to Thursday have proven lucky for one ticket holder

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 09:40

Retailers call for Lotto inquiry over new ticket terminals

Technical glitches have caused drop in sales, retailers claim

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00

BT Young Scientist entrants innovate and investigate

Social media, engineering and electronics are recurring themes in this year’s projects

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 01:30

Retailers fear transition to new lottery system may disrupt trade

National Lottery operators planning to roll out a new technology platform

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:49

Retailers seek ‘loyalty payment’ of €15,000 from lotto firm

Umbrella group for independent traders RGdata writes to incoming operator Premier Lotteries seeking once-off sum

Fri Feb 07 2014 - 01:00

Retailers support call to bring back ‘Christmas bonus’ payment

NGOs and TDs say it would boost economy and alleviate poverty at Christmas

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 01:01

Retailer worries mount over potential cuts to lottery commissions

Group calls on Howlin for assurances on lottery licensing terms

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00

Retailers say early payment of property tax ‘devastating’ for Christmas shopping

Chambers Ireland calls for rethink of rule that credit/debit card payments must be completed by end of this month

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 01:00

Food for thought in quest for retail code

A code to promote fairness in how grocery retailers deal with suppliers is to have its final hearing tomorrow

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00

Retailers call on Howlin to publish new lottery licencing terms

Independent traders are worried their margin on sales may be eroded under the new system

Mon May 20 2013 - 12:49

Local businesses accuse councils of penalising shoppers with parking fees

Parking charges provide vital revenue stream for local authorities

Mon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00