Sustainability Summit announces latest additions to speaker line-up which includes Daniel Gutiérrez Patiño, CEO of Save the Amazon

New speakers have been announced for The Business Show’s International Sustainability Summit which takes place virtually on 22nd September. The new additions, who will debate the severity of climate change and its significant impact on businesses, society and individuals, include: Angela Francis, Chief Advisor of Economics and Economic Development of WWF UK Christian Kroll,  Founder […]

The evidence is clear, global climate change means Ireland is warmer and wetter – EPA

Long term observations in Ireland provide important insights on the causes and consequences of Climate Change; Increases in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have been observed in Ireland, and reflect the increasing global levels of these key drivers of global warming; Global warming has resulted in Ireland’s climate becoming warmer and […]

Five new drama series for younger audiences selected for development supported by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann and TG4

Five young and contemporary drama series, ranging from a supernatural coming-of-age dramedy to an eight-part gritty crime drama, have been selected by TG4 for development, supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. The five new character-based series are aimed at younger audiences under 35, and each are expected to attract a new and diverse generation of TG4 […]

EPA statement on the publication of the IPCC Working Group 1 report

IPCC Report echoes key findings of EPA publications on Ireland’s projected greenhouse gas emissions For Ireland to transform to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich and climate neutral economy by 2050, there needs to be a significant and immediate increase in the scale and pace of greenhouse gas emission reductions Irish authors and scientists contributed to […]

Summer Travel Temptation – Aer Lingus Offers up to 20% Off

Up to 20% off popular destinations including Barcelona, Lisbon, Nice and Paris Valid on travel up until 20th October 2021 Book by Monday 9th August 2021 on aerlingus.com Aer Lingus has launched a flash sale of up to 20% off European travel for those planning a late summer getaway. For those yet to book their summer escape, it’s […]

Inflationary pressures impacting Irish food and drink sector

FDI survey finds substantial input costs increases over last 12 months Brexit, Covid, supply chain constraints and raw material shortages all factors in the increases Irish food and drink businesses are experiencing inflationary pressures across most cost headings due to a combination of macro external factors including Brexit, Covid, supply chain constraints and raw material […]

“Adopt the Zero Trust Principle – Never Trust, Always Verify”

Bank of Ireland research reveals that fraudsters are contributing to the stress of the nation with over 68% of those surveyed worried about being targeted by online fraudsters. Increase in people receiving a fraudulent email, text or call – from 55% to 61%, 2020 to 2021. Cybercrime expert Professor Mary Aiken advises: “We need to adopt the ‘Zero […]