The pharmacy sector is facing a major inflationary challenge and a shortage of pharmacists, the chairman of the Sam McCauley chemist chain, James Tolan, has warned.
Eight out of ten smaller firms are spending more on hiring than they were pre-pandemic, as workers demand higher wages to offset inflation.
Revenues at insulation maker Kingspan rose 42pc to a record €4.2bn in the half-year to June as higher prices and acquisitions delivered a bonus for shareholders.