Irish government to sign OECD agreement on international corporate tax changes today

October 12th 2021

The Irish government will today officially sign up to the OECD agreement on international corporate tax changes after approval was given at cabinet yesterday. The decision comes on the back of assurances received that the effective minimum tax rate would not go above 15% and that Ireland could maintain a lower rate of 12.5% for […]

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Numbers working from home set for dramatic drop in next 12 months

October 04th 2021

While 73% of organisations still have more than 75% of their staff working from home, that figure is expected to drop to 16% in 12 months’ time. This is among the primary findings of a new survey from the Association of Compliance Officers of Ireland (ACOI).  The survey of more than 250 organisations, answered by […]

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How to ask your boss for more flexible working

September 22nd 2021

While returning to the office is now possible for many, some workers might still want the option of flexible working some of the time. Here’s how to broach the subject. This week marked the beginning of a phased and staggered return to workplaces for many employees in Ireland. It essentially marked the first official green light for […]

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Business confidence back to pre-Covid levels

September 08th 2021

Confidence levels amongst Ireland’s insurance companies and SMEs are rapidly returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to separate business surveys. A joint survey of insurers, by PwC and Insurance Ireland, found that confidence has rebounded with most firms having significant plans to invest and more than half intent on increasing their staff numbers. As much as […]

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WhatsApp Ireland fined record €225m for GDPR breaches

September 06th 2021

The decision concludes an investigation that began nearly three years ago looking at possible breaches in data and transparency regulations. WhatsApp Ireland has today (2 September) been issued the largest ever fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The company is required to pay €225m for breaches in under the General Data Protection Regulation, […]

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Irish businesses may struggle to attract applicants as they emerge from pandemic

August 30th 2021

Irish employers looking to recruit rapidly to staff up businesses as they emerge from the pandemic may struggle to attract applicants, based on the findings of a new survey published by global jobs site Indeed. Whilst job postings looking for workers have surged above pre-pandemic levels indicating a high level of demand from employers, only 7% […]

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These Irish locations ranked as ‘Tech Cities of the Future’ for 2021

August 20th 2021

Dublin held its position as the third top tech city of the future in Europe, while Cork made the top 10 for economic potential. Dublin, Cork and Belfast were all noted for their strengths in the latest Tech Cities of the Future report. The ranking focuses on European cities with the most promising prospects for […]

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Instagram rolls out Limits, letting users curb unwanted comments and DMs

August 16th 2021

The feature is designed particularly for public figures experiencing a sudden influx of negative attention. Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature called Limits, which allows users to filter comments and DMs “during spikes of increased attention”. Limits can be used to automatically hide message requests and comments from accounts who aren’t followers, or […]

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