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Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Energy crisis 'probably the worst ever', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the current energy crisis arising from the US-Israeli war on Iran is "probably the worst ever".

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Oil prices tumble and European stocks rise

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EU proposes changes to carbon emissions trading system

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Homebuilders optimistic about pick-up in supply - survey

Aviation fuel disruption expected in May - O'Leary

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Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags

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March unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.7% - CSO

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Retail insolvencies up, hospitality down ahead of VAT cut

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Middle East Turmoil

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Gas prices over five dollars a gallon are displayed at an Exxon gas station near the U.S. Capitol Building on March 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. The national average of one gallon of gas has risen to roughly $4.02 amid the ongoin

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon

Mideast war could spark financial system stress - ECB

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

War causing 'worst trade disruption in 80 years' - WTO

SIPTU warns of impact of rising prices on pay talks

Euro zone consumers turn gloomier amid Iran war fears

Iran war erases global growth upgrade, OECD says

Norway's central bank plans to hike rates this year

Co-op reported an underlying operating loss of £35m for last year

UK's Co-op warns of weak consumer confidence due to war

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Oil up as investors reassess MidEast ceasefire prospects

Used EV sales jump in Europe as war hits petrol prices

Next warns Iran war to impact costs, prices and demand

Smoke rises after airstrikes in Tehran, Iran on 13 March 2026

Energy shock may lead to 4% inflation - Central Bank

Technology & Innovation

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Company co-founded by Tipp man to test robots in space

People who rely heavily on AI have reported being overwhelmed and struggling to put their brains 'on pause'

Heavy use of AI leading to human 'brain fry', say users

A Californian court found Meta and Google had deliberately devised addictive online platforms that harmed the mental health of his now 20 year old client

Social media addiction case lawyer hopes change is coming

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Austria to ban social media for children under 14

Warner Bros shareholders vote on Paramount deal in April

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EU probes Snapchat over suspected child protection flaws

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Work

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SIPTU warns of impact of rising prices on pay talks

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Why AI's business problems will be bad news for Irish jobs

Work and careers

Around 15 jobs at Meta Ireland under threat

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Irish exec ousted from US firm after 24 years wins €142k

The new state-of-the-art AI studio has been designed as a space to co-create technology solutions alongside customers from all sectors

Irish AI company Version 1 announces 250 jobs

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Nash urges cut in transport fares, expand remote work

WorkTok is a place where jobs transform into stories, and everyday workdays become moments worth reflecting on. Photo: Getty Images

How young workers are redefining the meaning of work with WorkTok

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Your money

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Lidl Ireland announces new price cuts on milk and butter

Image shows a oman at home shopping online on laptop for Black friday sales

EU finds 30% of online traders 'cheat' on Black Friday

TDs in the Dáil for Financial Resolution debate

Dáil votes to cut excise on petrol, diesel from midnight

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70% have never changed health insurance provider - study

Revenue reminds home owners to file Local Property Tax

A motorist takes Gazol fuel pump to fill up his car at a gas station in Marseille, southern France,

How the Govt's excise cuts are impacting cost of fuels

Petrol and diesel prices 23 March in Dublin 4

Govt agrees cuts to excise duties on diesel and petrol

Fuel prices see sharp rise in March - AA Ireland

David Malone, the CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions

Credit unions' mortgage lending closes in on €1 billion

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Plan to increase access to insurance for cancer survivors

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Explainer: Why is diesel so expensive right now?

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Govt to intervene in response to rising fuel costs

Analysis & Comment

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Landmark verdict will have implications for platforms

Analysis and Comment

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Easter Eggs are seen in a customer's shopping basket in a Sainsbury's supermarket on March 26, 2026 in London, England. People buying chocolate ahead of Easter this year are paying up to 40% more for some seasonal favorites, wh

Shelling out: Why you're paying more for smaller eggs

Eviction notice placed on wooden desk in living space setting

Revealed: Landlords' furious emails to ministers

Boss Blunders: When CEO slip-ups damage their brands

Analysis and Comment

A motorist takes Gazol fuel pump to fill up his car at a gas station in Marseille, southern France,

Govt relents, but what action will it take on fuel costs?

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Business Brainstorm

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Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

How rural areas are the 'front line' in electrifying transport

Expect delays: 'What comes next will test whether the industry has truly learned anything from the crises that came before.' Photo: Getty Images

How Iran war is causing massive turbulence for aviation industry

The known drawbacks to forcing employees to return to the office were likely to more than offset the potential gains associated with RTO policies. Photo: Getty Images

Why return to office policies are all pain and no gain

Work and careers

All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio deepfakes

Four women working in a business meeting in a cafe coffee shop Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions on Unsplash

Are career expectations holding women back?

Work and careers

Why AI's business problems will be bad news for Irish jobs

Work and careers

Public chargers in Co Kildare

Does Ireland have enough public chargers for electric cars?

WorkTok is a place where jobs transform into stories, and everyday workdays become moments worth reflecting on. Photo: Getty Images

How young workers are redefining the meaning of work with WorkTok

Work and careers

Why are sign language services considered a luxury for VAT?

Results from a more recent poll suggest voters are not happy with Trump's economic agenda.(Image: Getty Images)

How do Trump's bold claims on US economy stack up against data?

Business Watch and Listen

Springboard+ opens applications for 2026 courses

Smoke rises after airstrikes in Tehran, Iran on 13 March 2026

Energy shock may lead to 4% inflation - Central Bank

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First Irish conservatoire in QS World University Rankings

Financial Ombudsman gets record 7,000 complaints in 2025

ESB reported additional operating costs of €95m in reconnecting customers on the island of Ireland after Storm Éowyn last January

ESB profits fall by 10% due to impact of Storm Éowyn

An Expressway bus is pictured in operation

Challenges of commuting from northeast to Dublin

Nash urges cut in transport fares, expand remote work

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No 'unwanted' auto-renewal for gadget or travel insurance

Health insurance policy brochure with paperwork. There is also a stethoscope, mobile phone and digital tablet in the image.

70% have never changed health insurance provider - study

Bank of Ireland said the recent surge in petrol and diesel will add to the increase in the cost of living

Bank of Ireland warns inflation could reach 4%

Fertiliser in a bag.

Rising fertiliser costs lead to warning over food prices

Mortgage switcher could save €2,400 a year - IMA

The Business of Climate

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Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

An almost completed data centre

Echelon plans first Green Energy Park in Co Wicklow

Public chargers in Co Kildare

Does Ireland have enough public chargers for electric cars?

Image of a solar farm in a field with a rainbow in the background

Statkraft energises solar projects in Westmeath & Dublin

Cables link servers in a controlled environment inside a datae centre.

Environment groups seek to overturn data centre decision

Aerial image of a solar farm spread across fields in the countryside

EIB invests €100m in Dolmen Solar's four new projects

Brick houses in housing development

Home energy upgrades: Perfect the enemy of good

Analysis and Comment

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Agribusiness

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Fishing vessesl are pictured in the harbour in Killybegs

€32m mackerel agreement secured at EU council

Chicken eggs in a fridge door

Egg producers call for higher pay to avoid shortages

No suspension of EU carbon taxes as fertiliser costs rise

Glenisk says it returned to profit following 2021 fire

A tractor in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1

Fertiliser in a bag.

Rising fertiliser costs lead to warning over food prices

Dale Farm and Aurivo announce strategic partnership

Image of a group of business men holding a basket of Irish food products

Irish suppliers making big impact in Tesco around Europe

Close-up of unrecognizable white man checking the price of ground beef at supermarket

Lidl agrees €7.5m deal with Cavan's Liffey Meats

Intelligent breeding farm for laying hens (Stock image)

Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Omagh, Co Tyrone

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Effects of war causing 'frustration' for Irish farmers

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Prices paid to farmers up 12% to €14 billion - CSO

US Tariffs

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The ‌parliament has been debating proposals to remove EU import duties on ⁠US industrial goods

EU parliament advances US trade deal with safeguards

Fever-Tree is the latest British company to clash with regulators over new environmental packaging rules

Fever-Tree Drinks profit down 16% on Molson Coors' impact

Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures

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EU politicians move to implement US trade deal

US tariffs hit both sales and margins in Lamborghini's biggest market last year

Lamborghini's 2025 profit dented by US tariffs, EV U-turn

Macy's says tariff hit to ease later this year

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BMW expects 2026 earnings decline as tariffs bite

German exports record sharpest decline since May 2024

China starts year with booming trade, despite US drop

Volkswagen's operating profit more than halved in 2025 to €8.9 billion, missing analysts' forecast of €9.4 billion

Volkswagen hit by tariffs, China battle as profit halves

Volvo Cars sales volumes drop as US tariffs hit

Adidas reported sales of €24.8 billion and operating profit of €2.06 billion for 2025

Adidas shares fall as profit outlook disappoints