Also in your business news, there's another work stoppage in Northern Ireland today.
A new money back scheme for recycling comes into effect today.
People will now pay a deposit – of between 15 and 25 cent - when they buy cans and bottles.
The money will then be refunded when they bring the containers back to designated shops.
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Bus and train services aren't running across the north again today.
Workers at Translink are staging another work stoppage over pay.
The Dublin to Belfast Enterprise service is also affected, with the rail link only operating between Dundalk and Dublin.
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75% of organisations and large companies in Ireland are considering or already using AI to some degree in their business.
That's according to a new report into the use of artificial intelligence here.
Respondents to the Storm Technology survey stated they used it for improving staff productivity, enhancing customer service and reducing operating costs.
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Looking at today's Currency Markets, €1 buys you £0.85 and $1.08.
While the ISEQ Index of Irish Shares is at 9,171, down 0.07% since the opening.
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