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Episode detailsWorld Service,11 Jun 2026,20 minsAvailable for over a yearIt’s not just about rockets. This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore one of the most anticipated stock market debuts in…
Europe's €1 trillion mobile telecommunications industry is at a crossroads ahead of Ireland's EU presidency, according to a new report. The analysis is from the GSMA, the global body representing…
Recent energy price rises hit low-income households disproportionately with Government supports only offsetting part of the impact, a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. The…
Owen Keegan has resigned as chairperson of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) with immediate effect. He was appointed to the role in October 2024 and was due to remain in…
The focus on AI has led to a surge in demand for technology made by Analog Devices, and the company's Global CEO expects Ireland to be at the centre of…
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for 618 apartments at the former Chivers factory at Coolock in Dublin, despite concerns expressed by the makers of Cadbury chocolate. It follows…
The World Bank has today lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the pandemic, warning of the expanding economic impacts of the war in the Middle East…
Hours before the World Cup kickoff in the US, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year's biggest sporting event has yet to materialise. For years, the tournament…