Teagasc secured €6.3 million funding for research from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme in 2018. In comparison with all other research organisations and universities across Europe, Teagasc was joint
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![Energia Group Agrees €44 Million Debt Finance Package For New Bioenergy Plant](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/EnergiaHuntstownBioenergyPlant-505x306_c.jpg)
Energia Group, one of Ireland’s leading energy providers and infrastructure investors, has agreed a €44 million debt finance package with Allied Irish Bank plc for its bioenergy plant currently being completed
![Clean Sweep For Grocers as Bank Holidays Boost Growth](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/KantarWorldPanelGrocery3-505x306_c.png)
Sales in the Irish grocery market hit record levels as shoppers splashed out €208.2 million in the Easter week alone helping the overall sector grow by 4.1% in the 12
![Combilift Celebrates 21 Years in Monaghan](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CombiliftsMay2019Resized-505x306_c.jpg)
Combilift, the Monaghan-based forklift manufacturer, is celebrating 21 years in business this year. The company employs 650 people at its Global Headquarters and manufacturing facility in Monaghan and and another
![Comtrade Digital Services Launches AI Pop-Up Labs Service in Ireland](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ComtradeDejanCusicMay2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Comtrade Digital Services, the leading provider of software engineering services and solutions, has launched its AI Pop-Up Labs in Ireland. The service will show Irish businesses how to leverage and
![Allergan Accelerates Expansion in Ireland With €65 Million Investment](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AllerganWestportResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Global life-science innovation leader, Allergan, which is headquartered in Ireland and operates four facilities here, has announced a €65 million capital investment programme for 2019 to facilitate the continued expansion
![Support For Ireland’s Ambition to Increase the Number of Companies Exporting to the Eurozone](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GoogleMay2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Google has launched a new Grow with Google programme in Ireland which will see the company train more than 8,000 SMEs through workshops across Ireland and through partnerships with State
![Skillnet Ireland Joins European DIGITAL SME Alliance](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SkillnetIrelandBanner-505x306_c.png)
Skillnet Ireland is the newest member of the European DIGITAL SME Alliance. The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is the largest network of ICT small and medium sized enterprises in Europe
![Java Republic and Cafento Agree Deal](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/JavaRepublicDavidMcKernan-505x306_c.jpg)
Java Republic has announced it is joining forces with the family-run Spanish coffee company Cafento. The deal will see the existing management team remain in place and work in partnership with Cafento to
![Call Open For Start-ups to Join Latest NDRC at ArcLabs Accelerator Programme](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ArcLabsMay2019-505x306_c.jpg)
NDRC at ArcLabs is once again on the lookout for start-ups to join the South East accelerator programme. Applications are open until 30 June 2019, with NDRC at ArcLabs’ second
Kerrygold, the brand owned by Irish dairy farmers through the Ornua dairy co-operative, has exceeded €1 billion annual retail value – the first Irish food brand to reach this momentous
![TechConnect Live – Ireland’s Largest Technology Event – May 30th, RDS, Dublin](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/TechConnectLive2019-505x306_c.png)
TechConnect Live, which is Ireland’s largest annual business and technology exhibition for Micro, SME and Enterprise level companies, is being held on Thursday, May 30th at the RDS in Dublin. With
![Fund For Circular Economy Innovators Launched](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/EPALogo-505x306_c.jpg)
The Government has launched a €600,000 funding opportunity for novel approaches to promote the circular economy, maximise resource efficiency and reduce waste. It will fund innovators to develop and demonstrate business-ready
![Beotanics Builds New €1 Million R&D Centre](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BeotanicsApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Crop producer Beotanics is investing €1 million in a new research and development centre at its offices in Stoneyford, County Kilkenny. The firm has a focus on niche crops such as sweet
![Significant Slowdown in Dublin Housing Market](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PerfectPropertyHousing-505x306_c.jpg)
The average ‘sold price’ for houses across Dublin this year is almost identical to last year, indicating that growth in the housing market has slowed down, according to new research
![Biggest Ever Peer to Peer Loan in Ireland Launched](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PropertyBridgeNovember2018-505x306_c.jpg)
Propertybridges.com, Ireland’s peer to peer lender to the property development marketplace, has launched its biggest loan so far – €750,000 to build two new housing development projects in County Waterford.
![EcoOnline Expands Irish Presence in Limerick](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/EcoOnlineApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
EcoOnline has officially opened a new 7,000 square ft office in Limerick, doubling its office space in an ongoing commitment to innovation and growth in the Irish and UK market.
![Indeed to Hire 600 Additional Staff in Dublin](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IndeedApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Indeed, the world’s largest job site, has announced the creation of 600 new roles at its Dublin-based headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The announcement was made
![Strong Start For Irish Commercial Property Investment](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BNPParibas-505x306_c.jpg)
Irish commercial property investment reached more than €609 million in Q1 2019 marking a strong start to the year, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate. Continued strong interest from overseas
![Meetings Booker Wins Enterprise Ireland’s Pioneer Travel Tech Award](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MeetingsBookerApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Meetings Booker has been named the best product winner of Enterprise Ireland’s Pioneer Travel Tech Award, which showcases and recognizes a new wave of high performing Irish travel tech start-ups.
![150 New Jobs For Galway](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RentTheRunwayJoshBuilderApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Rent the Runway, Inc., the company that created the world’s first living, sustainable closet by enabling women to rent versus buy their clothing, has selected Galway for its first-ever international
![Gyproc Continues Monaghan Investments With New Work at Knocknacran](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GyprocApril2019Resized-505x306_c.jpg)
Following a competitive tendering process, Gyproc Ireland, which mines gypsum at Knocknacran quarry for use in its factory in Kingscourt, has announced the awarding of an important new contract to
Fáilte Ireland is inviting businesses and individuals interested in providing tourists with a food or drink experience to attend workshops in their local area and find out how they can
![Robots and Artificial Intellegence Discussed at ACCA Conference in Sligo](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ACCAApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
The role of robots and Artificial Intelligence in accountancy were among the discussions at the recent ACCA conference hosted by
![LogMeIn to Create 200 Jobs in Dublin With New Office Expansion in Grand Canal Dock](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LogMeInApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
LogMeIn Inc, a leading provider of cloud-based connectivity and recognized as one of the world’s 10 largest public Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies,
![€600 Million of Investment in Irish Property in Q1 2019](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/JLLInvestmentResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Latest research from JLL, which tracks national investment deals greater than €1 million, indicates that total volumes for Ireland’s investment
![Plastics Action Alliance Sets Targets to Achieve Sustainable Reduction in Use of Plastic](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PlasticActionAllianceApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Plastics Action Alliance, the recently formed group that comprises of 11 leading agricultural processing and food businesses in Ireland, has
![Nearly 45% of Irish Employees Say Their CEO Isn’t Visible to Staff](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CentralBankBusiness-505x306_c.jpg)
Nearly 45% of employees say that their CEO isn’t visible to staff and discourages them from dropping into their office,
![SEAI Leads €2.6 Million European Project to Unlock Potential of Ocean Energy](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SEAIRenewableEnergy-505x306_c.jpg)
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is leading a new pan-European project, Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN), which aims
![The UK National Construction Expo – The Arena MK, Milton Keynes – 1st May 2019](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ConstructionSummit2018Resized3-505x306_c.jpg)
The UK National Construction Expo is being held at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes in England on Wednesday, 1st May
![Skillnet Ireland Announces New Funding For Businesses to Upskill Employees](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SkillnetIrelandApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland has announced up to €2
![Ireland Remains Cost Competitive But Concern in Certain Areas](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Competitiveness-505x306_c.jpg)
The National Competitiveness Council has launched the ‘Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019’ report – a report that uses
![€3 Million FEXCO-UCC Research Collaboration Launched](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/UCCFexcoApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
FINTECHNEXT – a financial technology (fintech) research collaboration between technology company Fexco, University College Cork (UCC) and Science Foundation Ireland
The new EU framework for the screening of foreign direct investments is now in force. The framework will be instrumental
![Dairygold Delivers a Satisfactory Financial Performance](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DairygoldResultsApril2019Resized-505x306_c.jpg)
Dairygold, the dairy co-operative, has announced that its annual turnover rose by €27.4 million to a record €992.9 million in
![Global Blockchain Association Launched](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ECBlockchain-505x306_c.jpg)
A new international association – International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) – has been launched with the aim of encouraging
![THEYA Healthcare Secures €665,000 in Funding and Plans Expansion into US Market](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/THEYACiaraDonlonApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
THEYA Healthcare, the award winning Irish company which designs and manufactures healthcare garments, has secured €665,000 in funding. The funding, raised from
![EU Commission Confirms Irish Whiskey’s Status as a Geographical Indication](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PaddyWhiskey-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has welcomed the official announcement by the European Commission that Irish whiskey’s status as a
![Key Advisor Line-up For Waterford North Quays and Michael Street Development Projects](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FalconNorthQuaysOverview-505x306_c.jpg)
Falcon Real Estate Development Ireland, the company that is backing the Waterford North Quays and Michael Street development projects, has
![Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Investing €100 Million to Expand Limerick Facility](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/JohnsonJohnsonLimerickApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) will be adding approximately 100 new roles as part of a €100 million expansion
![Easter Timing Slows Sales as St Patrick’s Day Provides a Boost For Grocery Market](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/KantarWorldPanelGrocery3-505x306_c.png)
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, show that the Irish grocery market grew by 3.2% in the
![Grants For SMEs to Save Up to 60% on Lighting Energy Costs](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SEAIApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
The Government has announced €2 million funding for small and medium-sized businesses to invest in energy efficient lighting. The grant,
![South East Business Expo Coincides With New Regional Enterprise Plan](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SouthEastExpoBannerResized-505x306_c.jpg)
More than 450 people visited the recent South East Business Expo, which was held at the WIT Arena in Waterford
![Bord Bia and Trainline CEO’s Honoured as UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2019](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/UCDAwardsApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia, and Clare Gilmartin, CEO of Trainline, were both honoured at the recent UCD Business Alumni
![€750,000 Funding Available For Start-ups in All Sectors](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/EnterpriseIrelandFundApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
The Government has announced the second Competitive Start Fund (CSF) of the year which will open to all sectors for
![Brexit Bounce For County Down-based Bedwin’s Ireland Operations](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BedwinApril2019-505x306_c.jpeg)
Kilkeel-based ‘Bedwin Soft Furnishing’ have increased their Republic of Ireland operations by 35% in the last 12 months, with the
![Ornua Delivers Strong 2018 Performance With Operating Profit Up 14.8%](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/OrnuaKerrygoldParkCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products, delivered a strong trading performance in 2018. Group turnover reached €2.082 billion with
![CRH Completes Phase 4 of Share Buyback Programme](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CRH2-505x306_c.jpg)
CRH plc, the global building materials group, has completed the fourth phase of its share buyback programme, returning a further
![Clare-based Engineering Firm Opens Dublin Office to Support International Expansion](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/KeatingApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Keating, formerly L&M Keating, has opened its new Dublin office at Park West Business Park. The Clare-based company specialises in
![Lakeland Dairies Reports Record Revenues and Profitability](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LakelandDairesBailieboroExpansion2017-505x306_c.jpg)
Lakeland Dairies, the major Irish cross border dairy processing co-operative, has turned in an excellent business performance in 2018 with
![CroíValve Raises €3.2 Million in Oversubscribed Funding Round](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CroíValveApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
CroíValve, a medtech start-up providing a safe and effective treatment for tricuspid regurgitation, has secured €3.2 million in an oversubscribed
![Irish Office Sector Still Failing to Match Pent Up Demand](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SCSIOfficesCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
A lack of modern, well located and suitably sized office space remains a national urban challenge, according to the latest
![Paradyn and BT Ireland’s €1.2 Million Cloud Connectivity Deal](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ParadynApril2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Paradyn, Ireland’s only end-to-end IT and communications service provider, has announced a €1.2 million cloud connectivity deal with BT Ireland.
![Derry is the Most Exposed Region in Ireland Post-Brexit](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DerryNightbridge-505x306_c.jpg)
The newly appointed Chair of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Ireland has said that Derry is hugely
The Government has launched the Future Growth Loan Scheme to allow for the roll out of €300 million in funding to
![National IP Protocol 2019 to Drive Commercialisation of Irish Research and Boost Economic Growth](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IPProtocolMarch2019-505x306_c.jpg)
The Government has launched the National IP Protocol 2019. The Protocol, which is in its third edition, is produced and managed
![CNP Santander Insurance Invests €3.5 Million in Dublin Expansion](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CNPSantanderMarch2019-505x306_c.jpg)
CNP Santander Insurance, the Irish-based insurance company that designs and manages insurance products for distribution in more than 10 European
![ABP Food Group Extends Range With Chinese Internet Giant JD.com](http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ABPMarch2019-505x306_c.jpg)
ABP Food Group has confirmed that it will be extending its range of online beef products for Chinese consumers on