The Irish Times

Businesses with super profits don’t need taxpayer help

Caveat: Supermac’s Holdings shows some were entitled to subsidies while doing well

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 15:34

From Krispy Kreme to Newbridge Silverware: the companies paying dividends while on taxpayer Covid subsidies

The Government is considering changing the law to stop companies in receipt of State supports from paying shareholders

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 12:02

The Great Recruitment of 2021: Pandemic leaves chronic staff shortages

Businesses and recruiters struggle to find staff in a market that now favours the worker

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 01:05

Pádraig Harrington’s genius cheese strategy at Ryder Cup fails to cover the holes

TV View: Team Europe captain displays more than a little patience as US power ahead

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:34

Ryanair first quarter loss, Thérapie’s €10m fertility clinics, Ikea’s profits

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 07:13

We’ve crammed the word ‘Kerrygold’ into this headline that should be about Stanley Tucci

Patrick Freyne: A US celeb says he likes our favourite butter? Make him president

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 05:00

An Post readies revamp to its current account offering

Money back offer is to come to an end

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 06:04

Partygoer (20) fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown regulations

Gardaí received report at 3am of large house party in full swing in Galway city suburb

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 18:13

Dublin Bus weighs up e-scooters as profits rise at Supermac’s

Seen and Heard: Ronan seeks ministerial meeting while DunPort backs Cara takeover

Sun Jan 03 2021 - 13:56

Supermac’s owner says hospitality sector may take four years to recover

Pat McDonagh says vital US tourist trade will be slow to return to pre-pandemic levels

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 07:55

Supermac’s McDonagh eyes fuel group expansion with Ennis plaza

Restaurant owner to reapply for leave to build on Galway-to-Limerick motorway

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 04:48

McDonagh to open seventh motorway service plaza

Some €10m has been invested in Portlaoise plaza in Co Laois, which will create 120 jobs

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 05:38

Man jailed for four random assaults in Ennis in six minutes

Judge says fortunate at least two of attacks by Pavel Kratochvil did not end up as fatalities

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 15:56

Supermac’s boss under fire over claim Covid-19 payment like ‘winning lotto’

TDs hit out at Pat McDonagh’s comments on part-time workers as an ‘utter disgrace’

Thu May 28 2020 - 19:14

Fast-food group Supermac’s reopens on phased basis

Three outlets in Galway open on Wednesday followed by further 12 on Friday

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 10:54

An Post sees big jump in people opening new current accounts

Volume of new openings rose 25% in March as customers look to spread their savings

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 05:13

Supermac’s founder aims to supersize his empire

Pat McDonagh remains buoyant about growing his businesses despite Covid-19

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 05:34

Supermac’s goes large

Cantillon: With win against McDonald’s, Irish chain more Goliath than David

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:43

Election 2020: ‘I have quietly said to myself, does loyalty exist nowadays?’

FF TD Eugene Murphy has a rival in Orla Leyden for Roscommon-Galway votes

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 03:00

Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

This year’s awards will see 24 companies selected to compete across three categories

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 05:43

Supermac’s serves up €23.7m profit

New openings helped the group increase sales to €172m last year

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 13:37

Supermac’s sage strikes a sombre tone

Cantillon: What Pat McDonagh is forecasting ought to concern his fellow business leaders

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 08:30

Devenish CEO Kennedy named EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Agri-tech company employs 500 staff and posted £250m in turnover last year

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 19:24

Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh scoops EY industry entrepreneur award

Well-known businessman wins at EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 18:52

Your business week: EY Entrepreneur of the Year to be revealed

EasyJet and Home Depot to report; and how to handle ethical dilemmas at work

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 18:07

Revellers relieved as Copper Face Jacks is taken off the market

Building no longer for sale following owner Cathal Jackson’s recovery from ill health

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 14:19

Direct provision: ‘I know people see our opposition as racist, but we are terrified’

What lies behind Roosky, Lisdoonvarna and Oughterard’s objections to direct-provision centres?

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00

Beef dispute: Processors enter talks despite ‘illegal blockades’ at plants

Minister urges parties to step back from ‘entrenched positions’ and resolve row

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 17:12

The ultimate guide to college life in Ireland

Just what is student life like in and around our main third-level campuses?

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 00:08

‘The worst piece of advice was don’t do it. Which I ignored’

EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s Ltd

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 05:00

Supermac’s founder and Limerick outlet operator settle dispute

Circuit Court decision to remain in place, High Court told

Tue Jul 02 2019 - 16:26

Athlone garage owner says €30,000 insurance bill may force him to close down

Garage owner accuses insurance industry of exploiting small businesses

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 13:43

Supermac’s fails to get injunction against franchisee

Fast-food chain claimed franchisee breached agreement by refurbishing premises

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 15:55

High Court to rule on row over refurbishment of Supermac’s store

Judge said the case involved parties ‘seeking to draw first blood’

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 18:09