Pedestrians on Anne Street South in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ireland’s government on Tuesday outlined how it intends to spend 13 billion euros ($14.4 billion) in Apple back taxes — a windfall that Dublin actually spent several years fighting to avoid. In a bumper pre-election budget … Read more
A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Thursday said it will invest $1.8 billion to boost manufacturing for its newly approved Alzheimer’s drug and highly popular weight loss and diabetes treatments, among other medicines, … Read more
Shoppers on Wicklow Street in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A landmark ruling from the European Union’s top court means Ireland will receive 13 billion euros ($14.4 billion) in unpaid taxes from Apple — a windfall that Dublin had spent several years fighting to avoid. It leaves … Read more
Omar Marques | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Europe’s top court on Tuesday ruled against Apple in the tech giant’s 10-year court battle over its tax affairs in Ireland. The pronouncement from the European Court of Justice comes hours after Apple unveiled a swathe of new product offerings, looking to revitalize its iPhone, … Read more
Twitter, now rebranded as X, has been ordered to pay €550,000 (approximately ₹5 crore) to former employee Gary Rooney after an unfair dismissal case. According to a report in Fortune, the decision, handed down by Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission, is the largest compensation ever awarded by the agency. Rooney, who had worked at Twitter’s Ireland … Read more
Sinéad O’Connor’s death certificate has confirmed she died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma, the Irish Independent and The Guardian reported on Sunday. The Irish singer-songwriter, who died almost exactly a year ago at age 56, was also suffering from a respiratory tract infection at the time of her death, according to the … Read more
Dublin has long appealed to tourists thanks to its rich history, vibrant pub culture and walkability. But travelers tend to make a few mistakes during their time in Ireland’s capital city ― and locals certainly take note. To help future visitors, we asked people who’ve lived in Dublin to share some of the faux pas … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Canadian has died while in Ireland, Global Affairs Canada confirmed on Tuesday. The department told Global News in an emailed statement that it was aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Ireland and officials were providing consular assistance to the family. “Global Affairs Canada … Read more
Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday, adding that the plane landed safely and as scheduled. Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1 p.m. Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said. “Upon landing, the aircraft … Read more
Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding conflict against Hamas in Gaza. The announcements came as the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime … Read more
