Major Irish companies, including Applegreen, Butlers, and Insomnia, are actively lobbying against a proposed 20c tax on takeaway coffee cups, arguing it would significantly increase coffee prices for consumers.

Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen plans to open a new €15 million roadside service area and electric vehicle hub in Naas, Co Kildare, which is expected to create 150 jobs.

Cairn Homes is planning to create 80 jobs with a new Applegreen and retail hub in Wicklow. This forecourt plan marks the first step in a long-delayed development project.

Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen plans to open a new €15 million roadside service area and electric vehicle hub in Naas, Co Kildare, which is expected to create 150 jobs, with plans having met objections despite eventual approval.

Plans have been approved for a new Applegreen service station off the Galway M6, which will include a drive-thru and a playground.

A winning €8.7 million Lotto ticket from Saturday's draw was sold at an Applegreen station located in a west Dublin industrial estate. The lucky ticket holder has yet to come forward.

A new €15 million Applegreen service area near Naas will feature Ireland's inaugural Popeyes drive-thru, marking a significant expansion for the fast-food chain in the country.

Popeyes is set to open a new location in Laois, coinciding with Applegreen's announcement of 450 new job creations.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued fixed payment notices to outlets of SuperValu, Mr Price, and Applegreen. These notices follow inspections into the pricing practices of the retailers.