Government introduces VAT cut for hospitality sector despite criticismControversial policy measure has been heavily criticised by economists since its announcement in Budget 2026Tue Jun 30 2026 - 16:17
Company failures on the rise in Ireland’s retail sectorBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 29 2026 - 06:31
Irish retail insolvencies surge 35% as consumer spending comes under pressurePwC data shows overall company failure rate remains ‘remarkably’ stable despite economic headwindsMon Jun 29 2026 - 06:00
AI boom to put gloss on domestic Irish economy despite rising inflation, says ESRIThink tank has raised its forecasts for inflation, driven by soaring energy prices due to ‘fluid’ situation in the GulfThu Jun 25 2026 - 00:01
Foreign banks poised for growth in Ireland despite external headwinds, survey findsSome 44% of FIBI members expect an expansion of activity levels this yearWed Jun 24 2026 - 13:49
Economists ‘nervous’ about home-building ramping up to target levels, conference hearsAnxiety based on lack of sustained increase in planning permissions since 2022, says ESRITue Jun 23 2026 - 14:41
Property prices fall in Dublin but are still ‘running hot’ in rural areasPrices in Dublin fell by 2.3% in year to end of June, says Daft.ieTue Jun 23 2026 - 00:01
Shares slip as SpaceX rout clouds Iran deal optimismUK shares largely shrugged off news of prime minister Keir Starmer’s resignationMon Jun 22 2026 - 17:53
Elkstone completes 345-bed student housing scheme in Galway cityPrivate market investment firm says a further 240 beds will be delivered by September 2027Sat Jun 20 2026 - 06:00
Irish arm of Western Union paid $32m dividend to parent companyDublin company reports revenues of more than $627.6 million for 2025Fri Jun 19 2026 - 16:04
European shares end week on cautious note after Iran peace deal hits early snagUS vice president JD Vance abruptly cancelled his trip to Switzerland for talks with the Islamic RepublicFri Jun 19 2026 - 14:24
Revolut to refund thousands of Irish customers after ATM charge errorIssue relates to a third-party cash machine provider, which incorrectly applies a fee to users, says fintechFri Jun 19 2026 - 09:09
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economyTrump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardlessFri Jun 19 2026 - 06:00
Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central BankGlobal oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace dealThu Jun 18 2026 - 06:00
‘Clear echoes’ of Celtic Tiger in Government’s reliance on corporation tax, fiscal watchdog warnsIfac chairman Seamus Coffey tells Oireachtas committee Government should follow its own rules on spendingTue Jun 16 2026 - 17:45
Management consultancy fees jump 22% in first quarter Prices charged by services firms up 1.3% since March 2025, CSO figures showMon Jun 15 2026 - 14:40
Salesforce to buy Irish-founded tech firm Fin for $3.6bn Deal for software company formerly known as Intercom set to be one of the biggest sales of an Irish-founded tech firmMon Jun 15 2026 - 13:28
Central Bank’s Vasileios Madouros: The impact of the 2008 crash is ‘persistent’Athens native Vasileios Madouros talks about the future of money, and how the financial crash continues to shape key aspects of Irish life Fri Jun 05 2026 - 06:00
Strong start to 2026 for Ires as new rent rules come into effectDemand for rental accommodation remains strongThu May 28 2026 - 14:58
Greencore shares slide as sandwich supplier reports cost of €1.4bn UK mergerConvenience food group incurred acquisition costs of £60.6m in first halfWed May 27 2026 - 13:03
Iran war shock will ‘test resilience’ of Irish borrowers, says Central BankAuthority also highlights risk of ‘disorderly correction’ of global stock prices amid AI-driven surge in valuationsWed May 27 2026 - 12:33
Irish house prices to increase by ‘more sedate’ 4% in 2026, says Bank of IrelandNew homes drive market as affordability remains ‘stretched’ and second-hand sales continue to declineWed May 27 2026 - 05:01
Financial and insurance sector earnings surge as job vacancy rate remains lowTech workers remain the best remunerated in Ireland, according to CSO dataTue May 26 2026 - 15:45
Nature Valley to hand out 250,000 snack bars at Ryder Cup in Adare ManorGranola bar and snack brand named an official brand partner of golf tournamentTue May 26 2026 - 15:32
Household supports in Budget 2027 must be temporary and target most vulnerable, says IMFCoalition must broaden tax base by closing ‘VAT gap’ and increasing property tax takeTue May 26 2026 - 06:00
AI could impact more than 40% of all jobs in Ireland, IMF warns Coalition will need to look at temporary targeted budget measures to support households in the aftermath of Gulf war inflation shockMon May 25 2026 - 09:00
Irish wholesale fuel prices surged by almost 33% in April as Iran energy shock manifestsCSO’s wholesale price index is a key indicator of the trajectory of inflationFri May 22 2026 - 13:40
Bank of Ireland shareholders vote to delist from London Stock ExchangeDavy ‘cannot charge’ €50 fee and expect people to use new savings scheme, chair says Thu May 21 2026 - 13:11
Credit unions, IRFU and An Post named Ireland’s most reputable organisationsReputations Agency’s annual ranking measures ‘emotional bond’ between public and organisationsThu May 21 2026 - 00:01
Stocks rise as crude prices fall and traders await Nvidia resultsChipmaker’s quarterly earnings are seen as a crucial test of AI demandWed May 20 2026 - 17:38
AIB, Bank of Ireland join consortium of European banks developing euro-backed stablecoinStablecoins are digital assets that are pegged to the value of currencies and other traditional assetsWed May 20 2026 - 08:00
Polymarket betting on Dublin Central byelection to be examined by officialsTánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris wants 'deep dive' into matterTue May 19 2026 - 14:46
Coalition will not be able to deliver the budget it wants to, says CoveneyFormer tánaiste says Government will be forced to piece together household support package as cost of living pressures mount Tue May 19 2026 - 13:00
Almost half of firms cut entry and graduate jobs as costs riseRecruitment becoming more strategic and focused on specific roles, employers tell IrishJobsTue May 19 2026 - 00:01
Kainos, one of Northern Ireland’s largest companies, increases headcount as revenues riseDigital services group acquired Canadian peer company in September 2025Mon May 18 2026 - 14:40
Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as ‘Kinisla’, as it plots €300m investment initiativeDairy processor returned to farmer ownership in late 2024 after Kerry Group sold majority stakeMon May 18 2026 - 11:08
Canada’s ‘doors are open’ for Irish and European businesses, entrepreneurs toldIrish entrepreneurs visit Toronto at pivotal moment, as part of EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards programmeMon May 18 2026 - 05:48
Village Vets injects €6m into group, including new advanced surgery clinic in Dundrum Investment will create 15 new jobs in group that operates 35 clinics across the State, says chief executive Charles CosgraveThu May 14 2026 - 05:00
Irish entrepreneurs travel to Toronto for week of executive educationGroup will sample Canada’s business environment as part of EY Entrepreneur of the Year retreatSun May 10 2026 - 23:43
Many companies not claiming R&D tax credit, says UK firmTCM Funding sees ‘big opportunity’ for Irish SMEs as it launches in IrelandFri May 08 2026 - 06:00
Half of Irish employees say their work teams are understaffedTwo in five workers say they are looking for new opportunities amid poor management and few chances for growthFri May 08 2026 - 01:00
Council takes Galway developer to court over Barna housing schemeCompany linked to Gerry Barrett failed to comply with order to lodge €1m bond, according to summonsThu May 07 2026 - 06:00
Savings scheme should be delayed rather than poorly designed, economists warn‘History is ripe with examples of where rushed tax legislation leads to bad consequences’, Oireachtas committee hearsWed May 06 2026 - 17:39
Special savings scheme will benefit wealthy at State’s expense, say economistsPlan for new personal investment account, as outlined, will benefit wealthy at State’s expense, TDs and Senators to hearWed May 06 2026 - 06:00
Input price ‘surge’ bites Irish services sector as output shrinks in AprilGloom in transport, tourism and leisure business continues as overall service sector activity slows for first time in five years Wed May 06 2026 - 05:00
Tourist volumes up 16% in March as sector continues recoveryVisitor numbers and expenditure increased in each of the first three months of the year, says CSOThu Apr 30 2026 - 13:43
Ireland relies on imports for 80% of energy needs, the fourth-highest rate in EUConstruction is the Republic’s most environmentally extractive industry, says CSOThu Apr 30 2026 - 13:24
Cairn Homes says Irish build-cost inflation is now running at 2.5%Dublin-listed home builder affirms guidance amid ‘strong pipeline’ of apartments and new ordersThu Apr 30 2026 - 07:49
Weak US dollar drives dip in revenues at Kerry GroupBut food ingredients giant hails ‘good’ start to 2026 amid stronger sales volumesThu Apr 30 2026 - 07:01
Oracle to shed 150 jobs in Ireland as it grapples with AI cash crunchSoftware giant is axing jobs globally as it seeks to reassure investors about data centre betWed Apr 29 2026 - 14:24
