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Revolut rolls out new point-of-sale payment device for Irish businesses
Fintech firm Revolut has launched a new point-of-sale (POS) terminal in Ireland, designed to help its business customers accept in-person payments. The move is aimed at expanding Revolut’s footprint in the competitive market of payment solutions, where it will compete with established players like Square, Shopify, and SumUp. The new terminal is part of Revolut’s
Dublin tops global cities for hiring growth in 2024, LinkedIn data reveals
Dublin has witnessed the highest upswing in hiring activity among the 50 largest metropolitan areas globally between January and June this year, according to new data from LinkedIn. The professional network’s analysis shows Dublin as the only euro zone city showing positive hiring momentum during this period. The LinkedIn Hiring Rate study compared cities such
ICS Mortgages launches new Housing Bridge Loan product in boost to second-hand home market
ICS Mortgages has introduced its new Housing Bridge Loan product, a flexible short-term financing solution aimed at homebuyers and investors looking to purchase property in Ireland. This product is designed to provide temporary financial support, making it easier for individuals to navigate property transactions in a competitive market. The mortgage provider stated that its Housing
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
EU puts brakes on forest protection laws, sparks controversy
The European Union has hit the pause button on its ambitious anti-deforestation laws, pushing back the implementation by a full year. This move, announced by the European Commission, has raised eyebrows and questions among environmental advocates. The laws, aimed at banning products linked to deforestation from the EU market, were set to take effect soon.
Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania
Dublin City Council has announced the expansion of its innovative video portal network to include Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. Originally established as a video link between Dublin and New York, this portal now allows people in Dublin to connect with residents of these two Eastern European cities in real-time. The portals provide
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace donates Rs 5 lakh for Wayanad landslide relief
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Kerala (CMDRF). The landslides, which struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala on July 30, have claimed over 300 lives. These villages, located
Meet Dr Lizy Abraham, the Indian researcher who won €556,070 grant in Ireland to revolutionise CHD diagnosis with AI
Written by Sajin Saju For Dr Lizy Abraham, securing a grant of over half a million euro is not just a moment of elation but a critical step in bringing to fruition her research exploring the power of artificial intelligence to diagnose congenital heart diseases (CHDs). “It was the result of a year-long dedicated effort,”
Kick-off time worries: Ireland-England match sparks debate
The upcoming Ireland versus England Nations League match has stirred controversy over its evening kick-off time. Set for 5pm on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, concerns have been raised about potential alcohol-fueled trouble. A former assistant garda commissioner suggests an earlier start could have prevented English fans from “getting stoked up” with alcohol before the
