Fiscal Council questions Budget 2026's spending targets Budget 2026, announced two days ago, made some sectors happy, especially those in the hospitality and hairdressing sector with the expected move to a 9% VAT rate. Business • 09 Oct 25
Fiscal Council questions Budget 2026's spending targets Budget 2026, announced two days ago, made some sectors happy, especially those in the hospitality and hairdressing sector with the expected move to a 9% VAT rate. Business • 09 Oct 25
Housing asking price growth 'softening', report says The pace of growth in asking prices for houses and apartments appears to be softening, according to the latest report from property website MyHome in conjunction with Bank of Ireland. Ireland • 09 Oct 25
Housing asking price growth 'softening', report says The pace of growth in asking prices for houses and apartments appears to be softening, according to the latest report from property website MyHome in conjunction with Bank of Ireland. Ireland • 09 Oct 25
Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG KPMG held their annual Budget Breakfast briefing in Dublin's Mansion House this morning, which was being attended by around 400 people. Business • 08 Oct 25
Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG KPMG held their annual Budget Breakfast briefing in Dublin's Mansion House this morning, which was being attended by around 400 people. Business • 08 Oct 25
Calls to increase the R&D tax credit for businesses PwC is recommending the government increases the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit and to extend the definition of activities that qualify for R&D expenditure. Business • 06 Oct 25
Calls to increase the R&D tax credit for businesses PwC is recommending the government increases the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit and to extend the definition of activities that qualify for R&D expenditure. Business • 06 Oct 25
Electrocution risk from 114,000 circulating pumps - CCPC The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued an urgent safety alert over 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in Irish homes that could present a serious risk of electrocution. Business • 06 Oct 25
Electrocution risk from 114,000 circulating pumps - CCPC The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued an urgent safety alert over 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in Irish homes that could present a serious risk of electrocution. Business • 06 Oct 25
Irish banks to launch instant payments across euro zone Bank customers are being advised to prepare for changes in how they send and receive money, with the introduction of SEPA Instant Payments and Verification of Payee (VoP) from this month. Business • 03 Oct 25
Irish banks to launch instant payments across euro zone Bank customers are being advised to prepare for changes in how they send and receive money, with the introduction of SEPA Instant Payments and Verification of Payee (VoP) from this month. Business • 03 Oct 25
Strategic leadership gaps threaten Irish competitiveness Less than one in ten Irish business leaders report being experts in strategic areas including innovation and change management. Business • 03 Oct 25
Strategic leadership gaps threaten Irish competitiveness Less than one in ten Irish business leaders report being experts in strategic areas including innovation and change management. Business • 03 Oct 25
Lighthouse tourism worth €33m annually, new report states Visitors to Irish lighthouses have more than doubled since 2018 - attracting 350,000 visitors annually and lighthouse tourism is generating more than €33 million per year. Ireland • 01 Oct 25
Lighthouse tourism worth €33m annually, new report states Visitors to Irish lighthouses have more than doubled since 2018 - attracting 350,000 visitors annually and lighthouse tourism is generating more than €33 million per year. Ireland • 01 Oct 25
Nudity, bullying and hate speech among appeals complaints The Appeals Centre Europe, a Dublin-based social media appeals body, has issued more than 1,500 decisions since it began operating in November 2024. Ireland • 01 Oct 25
Nudity, bullying and hate speech among appeals complaints The Appeals Centre Europe, a Dublin-based social media appeals body, has issued more than 1,500 decisions since it began operating in November 2024. Ireland • 01 Oct 25
GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports The domestic economy will grow by 3.2% this year and 2.6% in 2026, according to a forecast by consultancy EY. Business • 01 Oct 25
GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports The domestic economy will grow by 3.2% this year and 2.6% in 2026, according to a forecast by consultancy EY. Business • 01 Oct 25
High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors A recent space of high-profile attacks shows how companies of any size can make basic cybersecurity errors, according to an IT expert. Business • 30 Sep 25
High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors A recent space of high-profile attacks shows how companies of any size can make basic cybersecurity errors, according to an IT expert. Business • 30 Sep 25
Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers Exports of Irish spirits continued to rise last year, according to the 2024 Annual Report from Drinks Ireland Spirits. Business • 29 Sep 25
Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers Exports of Irish spirits continued to rise last year, according to the 2024 Annual Report from Drinks Ireland Spirits. Business • 29 Sep 25
Prioritise infrastructure in Budget 2026 - IoD poll The majoriy of company directors here think infrastructure investment should be the priority in Budget 2026. Business • 26 Sep 25
Prioritise infrastructure in Budget 2026 - IoD poll The majoriy of company directors here think infrastructure investment should be the priority in Budget 2026. Business • 26 Sep 25
'Ludicrous' that professors can't be appointed at ATU The inability of Technological Universities to appoint professors is causing significant regional imbalance that needs to be urgently addressed, according to the President of Atlantic Technological University. Education • 26 Sep 25
'Ludicrous' that professors can't be appointed at ATU The inability of Technological Universities to appoint professors is causing significant regional imbalance that needs to be urgently addressed, according to the President of Atlantic Technological University. Education • 26 Sep 25
Forum aims to make Ireland a global leader in AI Ireland has the chance to become a global leader in the development of safe and ethical artificial intelligence usage, a forum taking place in Dublin has heard. Business • 25 Sep 25
Forum aims to make Ireland a global leader in AI Ireland has the chance to become a global leader in the development of safe and ethical artificial intelligence usage, a forum taking place in Dublin has heard. Business • 25 Sep 25
Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Budget 2026 • 25 Sep 25
Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Budget 2026 • 25 Sep 25
Suppliers to major Irish retailers linked to forced labour cotton Factories that imported hundreds of tons of cotton fabric in 2024 from two companies linked to a Chinese forced labour programme are supplying some of Ireland's major clothing retailers, an RTÉ investigation has found RTÉ Investigates • 26 Sep 25
Suppliers to major Irish retailers linked to forced labour cotton Factories that imported hundreds of tons of cotton fabric in 2024 from two companies linked to a Chinese forced labour programme are supplying some of Ireland's major clothing retailers, an RTÉ investigation has found RTÉ Investigates • 26 Sep 25
Grocery price inflation rises to 6.3% from 5.4% New figures show that grocery price inflation rose to 6.3% in the 12 weeks to September 7, up from 5.4% in the previous 12 week period. Business • 22 Sep 25
Grocery price inflation rises to 6.3% from 5.4% New figures show that grocery price inflation rose to 6.3% in the 12 weeks to September 7, up from 5.4% in the previous 12 week period. Business • 22 Sep 25
New campaign warns students of money mule recruiters As the college year begins, FraudSMART is launching a campaign warning students to be on alert for money mule recruiters, particularly through social media advertisements. Business • 22 Sep 25
New campaign warns students of money mule recruiters As the college year begins, FraudSMART is launching a campaign warning students to be on alert for money mule recruiters, particularly through social media advertisements. Business • 22 Sep 25
Minimum wage rise 'nail in coffin' for businesses The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage. Business • 19 Sep 25
Minimum wage rise 'nail in coffin' for businesses The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage. Business • 19 Sep 25
Bank customers can block cards from use on gambling sites Customers affected by problem gambling can contact their bank to block their debit card from being used on gambling sites and apps from today. Business • 19 Sep 25
Bank customers can block cards from use on gambling sites Customers affected by problem gambling can contact their bank to block their debit card from being used on gambling sites and apps from today. Business • 19 Sep 25
UCD and Met Éireann launch new AI forecasting centre A new centre has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD) which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to transform weather forecasting, supporting Ireland's preparation for the growing risks posed by climate change. Ireland • 19 Sep 25
UCD and Met Éireann launch new AI forecasting centre A new centre has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD) which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to transform weather forecasting, supporting Ireland's preparation for the growing risks posed by climate change. Ireland • 19 Sep 25
Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary". Budget 2026 • 18 Sep 25
Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary". Budget 2026 • 18 Sep 25
AI farm management tool wins Innovation Award An agritech company from Tipperary has won the top prize at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Awards at the National Ploughing Championships Business • 17 Sep 25
AI farm management tool wins Innovation Award An agritech company from Tipperary has won the top prize at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Awards at the National Ploughing Championships Business • 17 Sep 25
Daa boss Jacobs and board reach agreement on exit package An agreement has been reached between the chief executive of the daa and the board of directors of the semi-state company, under which Kenny Jacobs will leave his role in the new year. Business • 17 Sep 25
Daa boss Jacobs and board reach agreement on exit package An agreement has been reached between the chief executive of the daa and the board of directors of the semi-state company, under which Kenny Jacobs will leave his role in the new year. Business • 17 Sep 25
