Eco-tourism facility, the most recent unicorn and threats to the nationwide growth plan

Virtual care company founded in Ireland LetsGetChecked has completed a Series D funding announcement of $ 150 million, bringing its total value to more than $ 1 billion. Ciara O’Brien reports.

The owners of the 4 star resort in Hodson Bay near Athlone are planning to develop a large Midlands ecotourism complex on a 150 acre peninsula acquired by members of the Lenihan family, whose political dynasty included former cabinet minister Mary O’Rourke and the late Brian Lenihan Jnr. Mark Paul has the details.

Almost three-quarters of Irish project managers say that adapting to new ways of working is their greatest concern after the economy reopens, as more than half feel less connected and more than a third have seen their stress levels rise. Colin Gleeson reports.

Don’t learn from previous mistakes will jeopardize the republic’s 116 billion euro national development plan, experts warn in a new report. Barry O’Halloran reports.

Irish foreign exchange technology company Safe hedge has confirmed a new investment of 5 million euros to support its plans for rapid expansion, reports Charlie Taylor.

Is it better too rent privately or conclude a deal with a local authority? Fiona Reddan finds out.

Do you have ¤ 60,000? Wondering what to do with it? Dominic Coyle can help.

In his inventory column, Proinsias O’Mahony is amazed at them Eccentricities of the market and its movers.

In me & my money Róisín Ní Ráighne, MD of the Dynamo Brand Agency, tells us how she saves and spends it.

On our Inside Business Podcast Sinead Lambert, owner of Sol Rio restaurant in Westport, speaks with host Ciarán Hancock about her reopening plans for the coming summer and the mysterious staff shortage for key positions in the hospitality industry. Also: Cliff Taylor on the government’s 3.5 billion euro stimulus plan and the municipal property tax reforms.

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