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<p>Industrial-scale insect agriculture had the appeal of a green image but will insects also require animal welfare protections?</p>

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Stephen Cadogan: Animal welfare protections look set to move down the food chain

The question of whether insects are sentient beings is now being discussed

<p>The fallout from the financial crisis continues to haunt Ireland to this day, with strict commitments not to use windfall corporation tax receipts to fund permanent or recurring expenditure. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire</p>

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Ireland has never had so much money with so little to show for it

<p>Paul Roche, CEO, Teachers Union of Ireland Credit Union.</p>

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Helping Ireland's teachers navigate financial challenges and develop good saving habits

Surgeon picking up surgical tool from tray

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Ask a solicitor: Was my doctor negligent?

Strong interest likely for auction of 68-acre double stud farm in Kildare

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Strong interest likely for auction of 68-acre double stud farm in Kildare

€2.5m expected for 189-acre farm with period house in North Cork

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€2.5m expected for 189-acre farm with period house in North Cork

€1.8m sought for 100-acre grassland farm in South Tipperary

S €1.8m sought for 100-acre grassland farm in South Tipperary

Holding with good-quality land already attracting potential buyers, according to selling agent

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Double delight for GVM with two farms exceeding €1m at September auctions

S Double delight for GVM with two farms exceeding €1m at September auctions

As a reflection of how well land prices are going generally, GVM Auctioneers in Limerick have had a fruitful few weeks recently.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Seen from behind modern woman employee in modern green office

S Ask a solicitor: My company is making redundancies

The Statutory Redundancy Payment is typically two weeks gross pay per year of service up to a ceiling of €600 per week, plus one week’s pay, which is also subject to the ceiling of €600, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

My Job: Providing finance for social benefits

S My Job: Providing finance for social benefits

Clann Credo has invested €215m in more than 1,500 community and voluntary projects throughout Ireland

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

206-acre Kildare stud farm for €4.7m set for October auction

S 206-acre Kildare stud farm for €4.7m set for October auction

High-quality lands have been developed into stud farm in excellent condition, agent says

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Building exterior security camera

S My neighbour's camera points at my house

A lot of homeowners use CCTV cameras as a security measure to deter intruders, but many may not realise that their cameras could be infringing on others’ personal data, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Working From Home

S Industry giants mandating more in-office work days shows the battle over remote work continues

PwC is hiking office hours but a third of workers still spend at least one day a week working from home

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Senior middle aged happy couple using laptop together at home

S Survey highlights Irish workers' unpreparedness for retirement

There are significant levels of anxiety and unpreparedness for those nearing the end of their working life

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

New faces but same pre-Budget tensions between Ifac and Department of Finance

S New faces but same pre-Budget tensions between Ifac and Department of Finance

Ahead of Budget 2025, Seamus Coffey of Ireland's fiscal watchdog issued a familiar warning to Finance Minister Jack Chambers

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

My Job: The challenge of producing Irish wines

S My Job: The challenge of producing Irish wines

Esperanza Hernandez talks about the weather challenges and the reality of climate change that has made Ireland a growing location for wine production

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Analysis: The legacy of the Quinn Group still looms large in Ireland

S Analysis: The legacy of the Quinn Group still looms large in Ireland

Acquisition of Mannok by a Turkish firm is the latest step in the company's long and varied history

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Food industry workers

S I raised health and safety concerns at work and have now been dismissed. What are my legal options?

'I feel I have been unfairly penalised because I raised these health and safety claims'

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Portrait of agronomist in front of agricultural machine

S Ask a solicitor: I'm a Polish farm worker - can I get Irish citizenship?

There are two routes through which you can apply for Irish citizenship or naturalisation, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

72-acre Dungarvan farm with view of bay to fetch up to €13k/acre

S 72-acre Dungarvan farm with view of bay to fetch up to €13k/acre

The reaction from the market has been good so far

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

My Job: Making sure offshore wind has a positive impact

S My Job: Making sure offshore wind has a positive impact

In a position where no two days are the same, Dr Caroline Roche travels the country, meeting people in all the localities where potential offshore wind energy sites may be found

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

My Job: Bringing an inclusive culture to Musgrave

S My Job: Bringing an inclusive culture to Musgrave

Eileen Biggs is Head of Resourcing and I&D at food service giant Musgrave bringing colleagues’ voices to the table, and understanding their lived experiences

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Girl walking to school

S Ask a solicitor: My daughter's grandparents want her to stay overnight at their home

When I refuse their requests, they get annoyed and say that they have rights as grandparents. Is this true?

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Aerial view of solar panels on green field at suburb in sunny day

S Ask a solicitor: A solar company wants to lay a cable under my land

While an Option might sound like a pretty harmless document to sign, it will have long-lasting consequences for your land and the future, advises rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

My Job: At the heart of consolidating Ireland's fragmented insurance market

S My Job: At the heart of consolidating Ireland's fragmented insurance market

Ronan Foley is CEO of Gallagher Ireland which has been on the march to acquire other brokers in recent months.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Traditional Bank sign

S How to make the most of your loan application - an accountant's tips

Non-financial information, such as details of past experience and qualifications, can be as important as financial information in giving a lender confidence, writes tax advisor Kieran Coughlan. Here's how you can get the full picture across.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Side view of supermarket shelves

S My Job: Ireland's changing pharmacies

Allowing pharmacists to practice at full scope will take significant pressure off the healthcare system, according to Tom Murray, President of the Irish Pharmacy Union

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

'There is a huge trust factor': The company taking charge of easing Ireland's EV drivers' range anxiety

S 'There is a huge trust factor': The company taking charge of easing Ireland's EV drivers' range anxiety

ePower founder Hugh Hall is committed to supporting motorists on their journey to adapting to electric vehicles — every step of the way

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

My Job: eBay was operating in a very different world when it opened in Ireland

S My Job: eBay was operating in a very different world when it opened in Ireland

My Job: The e-commerce giant is a dominant player. Its site lead in Ireland explains how eBay has changed in the past two decades.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

A woman studying property for sale/rent

S Why Ireland's mortgage switching war is just getting started

Consumer Interest: The lull in homeowners switching their mortgages over the past year is about to change as rates start to drop

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Gold and silver coins in close up isolated on light gray background

S My Job: Meeting the demand in Ireland for gold and silver bullion

Mark O'Byrne's background in gold goes back to his college days

Fri, 24 May, 2024

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